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and equally at home on outdoor and hiking trails

In the sixteenth century they played an important role in European warfare

The Viking Birka cloak Aslaug is an interpretation of finds from a female grave in Birka (Sweden)

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preventing the full impact of an attack from striking the helmet and head directly

viking axe hand forged steel type b Wambuizen en wambuisonderdelen and equally at home onThe axe was an indispensable and versatile tool for the Vikings, whether employed for felling trees, building ships, houses, and furniture, or as a weapon in battle. The shape and size of the axe heads were adapted to their intended use. Some axes were beautifully decorated and served as status symbols, often buried alongside their owner. Today, Viking axes are popular collectibles and frequently appear in films, TV series, and video games,