Honor the heritage of the Norse warrior with a handcrafted axe built from real historical inspiration. The Norse Tradesman Viking Hand-Engraved Axe was designed in-house, guided by archaeological finds, Viking-age engravings, and surviving Nordic weapon styles. The EN45 high-carbon steel head is partially hand-forged, polished to a bright shine, and decorated with chemical engravings inspired by Norse artwork. With an edge hardness of 58 HRC, the blade is finished to a field edge—sharp enough for utility, durable enough for real use, and safe for collectors and reenactors. The 18-inch handle is carved from premium teak wood, finished in an antique dark brown, and hand-engraved with Norse motifs. A genuine cowhide leather wrap provides a secure grip, while a lanyard hole at the base offers practical carry options for the modern user. At just 1.7 lbs, this axe is agile, balanced, and true to the spirit of the Viking-age hand axe: functional, lightweight, and decorated with meaningful art. Whether displayed, gifted, or used outdoors, it brings authentic Norse craftsmanship into your hands.