Viking Ax - 23" - Handmade High Carbon Damascus Steel Blade

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Battling Blades is located at:

444 Lake Cook Road, Suite 26
Deerfield, IL 60015

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Forged in Battle: The 23" Viking Ax - A Formidable Legacy of the Norse Warriors

Immerse yourself in the ancient lore of the Vikings with this meticulously crafted 23" battle ax. Enshrined in the annals of history, the Viking ax was more than just a weapon—it was a symbol of fear and respect. This ax embodies the raw power and artistic finesse of the Vikings, brandishing a 5" head made from the revered Pattern Welded Damascus Steel. A striking blend of functional warfare tool and an aesthetic masterpiece, this ax encapsulates the era of the Viking reign that lasted through the Middle Ages.

Heart of the Ax: The Damascus Steel Blade At the core of this ax is the blade crafted from Pattern Welded Damascus Steel. Known for its signature wave patterns, Damascus Steel is a testament to ancient metallurgical prowess. The process involves folding 11 pieces of steel five times to create a staggering 352 layers, resulting in a Rockwell hardness rating of 55 to 56 HRC. This demanding forging process, using high carbon 1095 steel, births a blade that not only holds a devastating edge but also exhibits strength and flexibility to withstand the rigors of battle. This ax isn't just a weapon—it's a saga forged in steel.

Handle and Sheath: A Union of Function and Form Contrasting the hardened steel, the handle of the ax provides a comfortable and secure grip essential for wielding it effectively in battle. Although mentioned as bone and horn in the material section but specified as wood in the details, the handle is a tangible extension of the warrior's arm, delivering the ax's fury to foes. Accompanying this ax is a durable leather sheath for safe storage and ease of transport, a companion to the ax as loyal as the Vikings to their cause.

Ax Specifications

  • Handle Material: Wood (Confirm material)
  • Overall Length: 23"
  • Ax Head Size: 5"
  • Rockwell Hardness: 55-56 HRC
  • Number of layers: 352
  • Sheath: Genuine Leather Sheath
  • Blade Material: Damascus Steel, featuring 6 Pieces of Carbon Steel (#43 and #40) and 5 Pieces of High Carbon Steel 1095
    • Folding Sequence: 1st Fold - 22 Layers, 2nd Fold - 44 Layers, 3rd Fold - 88 Layers, 4th Fold - 176 Layers, 5th Fold - 352 Layers

Relive the Legacy: Every swing of this Viking ax resonates with the echoes of ancient battle cries. Grasp the spirit of the Norsemen with this beautifully forged Viking Ax.

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