Norse Etched Double Head Viking Axe with Knotwork on Four Faces

The Norse Etched Double Head Viking Axe carries knotwork on four faces. Two bits mean two faces each. All four have to agree, or the symmetry breaks. One bit finished differently would show immediately. Single-bit axes only ask for half that work. Neither bit here is a poll or a hammer.

Interlace fills both crescents edge to edge. The center band around the eye picks the pattern up. Every line sits dark on a bright ground.

This double-headed axe for sale runs 18 inches overall. Pale work runs down a near-black haft below it. Viking Axe collection at Divine Knives with knotwork cut across four bit faces, a valknut and vine work in pale line on a near-black haft.

The History Behind This Norse Etched Viking Axe

Norse interlace follows strict rules of over and under. Each strand alternates in turn, and the whole pattern must close. Carvers who broke that rule were visible at a single glance. Stone, wood, and metal all carried the same discipline. Divine Knives holds that logic across four etched faces.

Norse Etched Double Head Viking Axe Performance

Four etched faces mean the axe reads from any angle. Hang it either way round, and the pattern holds. Single-bit axes have a blank side to hide. This one does not.

Bright steel carries fine interlace better than a dark finish. Every strand stays separate at arm's length. Fine lines need clean steel to stay readable. Eighteen inches asks for two hands on a real swing. The pale haft work gives your eye a line to follow. Keep both bevels honed and the faces clean.

Specifications

• Product Type: Single double bit axe
• Head Material: Carbon steel
• Head Pattern: Not applicable, plain steel with cut etching
• Head Finish: Bright polished with dark etched detail
• Head Style: Double bit, two matched crescents with upper and lower horns
• Engraving: Interlace knotwork on all four bit faces, banded section around the eye
• Overall Length: 18 inches
• Head Width, Edge to Edge: 7.5 inches
• Cutting Edge Length: 4 inches per bit
• Head Height: 4.5 inches
• Haft Material: Near-black wood, straight with a flared butt
• Haft Decoration: Valknut high on the haft, triangle clusters in rows, vine and scrollwork in pale line
• Mounting: Eye seat
• Edge: Ground and honed on both bits

Double-Head Viking Axe Construction

Both bits sweep out into matched crescents. Horns point up and down at each end. Interlace covers every face of both. Nothing on this head was left bare. A banded section wraps the eye between them.

The haft runs near black from head to butt. A valknut sits high, three triangles locked together. Below it, triangles cluster in rows down the length. Vine work threads between them in pale lines. A flare closes the butt end. Keep the pale work out of long direct sun.

Best Uses for the Frostknot Axe

Eighteen inches of decorated steel wants a wall. Both faces show, so a flat mount works badly. A stand that holds it upright suits better. The dark haft frames the bright head well. Anyone building a Norse display will buy Norse double-headed axe pieces. The reenactment kit takes the rest of them.

Order the Frostknot Viking Axe today. Four matched etched faces take twice the bench time of one.

FAQ’s

How many etched faces does it have?

Four. Each bit carries interlace on both sides, plus the band around the eye.

What is the triangular symbol on the handle?

A valknut, three triangles interlocked. It appears on Viking Age carved stones.

How is this different from the Twinedge double bit?

The Twinedge is plain antiqued steel with a pale ash haft. This carries full knotwork on a near-black haft.

Is the haft decoration painted on?

No. Pale line work is set into the dark ground rather than laid over it.

Who should buy this axe?

Most who buy etched Viking axe pieces settle for one bit. This gives twice the decorated surface.