Viking Ax / Battle Ax-Handmade High Carbon Damascus Steel Ax / Axe- 18"

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About Battling Blades

Battling Blades is a family-owned business based in Deerfield, Illinois. We design, sell and customize swords, knives, axes, armor and related historical, fantasy and collectible products.

Our catalog includes longswords, katanas, Viking swords, gladius swords, rapiers, cutlasses, scimitars, axes, knives, armor, shields and custom-made products.

What We Do

Battling Blades focuses on historically inspired, fantasy-inspired and custom collectible blades.

Customers can shop finished products from our catalog or create custom swords, knives, axes and spears through our Create Your Own product line.

Our custom options allow customers to choose materials, dimensions, construction features, engraving, artwork, scabbards and other design details. For more specialized designs, customers can submit reference images, drawings or written descriptions.

Custom Swords and Personalized Products

One of our main specialties is custom sword design.

Customers can use our custom sword builder to choose a sword style, blade steel, length, handle design, guard, pommel, scabbard, engraving and personalization options.

Available custom sword options may include:

  • Longswords
  • Viking swords
  • Katanas
  • Gladius swords
  • Rapiers
  • Greatswords
  • Cutlasses
  • Scimitars
  • Fantasy swords
  • Ceremonial swords
  • Original custom designs

Customers may also upload a picture, drawing or written description when the listed selections do not match the sword they want.

Customize Your Sword

Materials and Construction

Our products use a range of materials depending on the item and configuration, including high-carbon steel, Damascus steel, stainless steel, wood, leather, bone, micarta and metal fittings.

Product pages include available specifications such as blade material, length, hardness, handle material, construction details, scabbard type and personalization options.

Many custom swords can be configured with 1095 high-carbon steel, Damascus steel, full-tang construction, sharpening, blade engraving and custom scabbards.

Engraving and Custom Artwork

Battling Blades offers personalization options on many products, including blade engraving, scabbard engraving, names, initials, dates, logos, symbols, custom artwork and UV printing where available.

Personalized and made-to-order items are produced according to the selected options and submitted customer details.

Customer Service

Our customer-service team responds to messages within one business day, Monday through Friday.

If a question requires input from a manufacturing or shipping partner, we will explain the next step and provide a realistic timeline.

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Visit or Contact Battling Blades

Battling Blades is located at:

444 Lake Cook Road, Suite 26
Deerfield, IL 60015

For product questions, order support, custom-order help or engraving questions, contact us at:

support@battlingblades.com

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Viking Axe: A Fusion of Artistry and Warfare

The Viking Axe, an embodiment of the fierce spirit and craftsmanship of the Viking age, stands as a testament to the era's unparalleled blend of beauty and functionality. This 18-inch axe, with a formidable 5-inch head, is not just a tool of war but a piece of history, meticulously crafted from pattern welded Damascus steel to serve the dual purposes of battle readiness and aesthetic appeal. The Viking Axe, a staple of Scandinavian warriors during the medieval period, reflects the martial prowess and artistic sensibility of the Norsemen.

Exquisite Blade Craftsmanship

At the heart of this axe lies its exceptional blade, forged from pattern welded Damascus steel. This intricate material is created through a labor-intensive process involving the folding of 11 pieces of steel five times, culminating in a robust 352 layers. This meticulous technique ensures a perfect harmony of hardness and durability, with a Rockwell hardness rating of 55 to 56 HRC. The high carbon Damascus steel, primarily featuring 1095 steel—the apex of high carbon materials—offers unparalleled edge retention and the resilience to withstand the rigors of combat. This axe is not merely a weapon, but a masterpiece of metallurgical excellence.

Distinctive Design Details

The Viking Axe is as practical as it is visually striking. Its handle, a combination of bone and horn with Damascus steel bolsters, provides a secure grip and adds to the weapon's overall elegance. Accompanied by a custom-fit leather sheath, it ensures both protection and ease of carry. Here are the key specifications of this awe-inspiring weapon:

  • Handle Material: A durable yet elegant combination of wood, bone, and horn.
  • Overall Length: A versatile 18 inches, optimized for both combat efficiency and ceremonial use.
  • Ax Head Size: A substantial 5 inches, designed for a powerful impact.
  • Rockwell Hardness: 55-56 HRC, indicating a blade of superior strength and edge retention.
  • Number of Layers: 352, reflecting the intricate forging process that enhances both the blade's functionality and beauty.
  • Sheath: A tailor-made leather sheath, reinforcing the axe's stature as a collector's item.

Embrace the Viking Legacy

The Viking Axe is more than a weapon; it's a conduit to the past, offering a glimpse into the life of the Norse warrior. Handmade with meticulous attention to detail, this high carbon Damascus steel axe is not only battle-ready but also a collector's dream, embodying the relentless spirit and artistry of the Vikings.

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