{"product_id":"norse-viking-raven-bearded-axe","title":"Featherfall Norse Viking Raven Bearded Axe with Feather Carved Haft","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":565,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":238}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":559,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":238}'\u003eThe Norse Viking Raven Bearded Axe changes carving language halfway down. Flowing interlace fills the upper haft in ribbon work. Below that, the surface breaks into overlapping feathers. Two different disciplines meet on one piece of wood. Most carved hafts pick one and repeat it. Switching partway takes two sets of tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":104,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":333}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":104,\"w\":558,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":333}'\u003eThe head sits small against all that. Etching covers its face, but the haft holds the attention. A beard hooks down with an open gap behind it. This raven axe for sale runs 15 inches overall. The carving runs almost the full haft length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":178,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":407}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":178,\"w\":536,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":407}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/collections\/viking-axe\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":178,\"w\":128,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":407}'\u003eViking Axe collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Divine Knives with interlace carved above a feather field, a dark relief haft running nearly full length, and a small etched bearded head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":234,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":463}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":234,\"w\":405,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":463}'\u003eThe History Behind This Raven Motif Axe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":273,\"w\":565,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":502}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":273,\"w\":550,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":502}'\u003eRavens appear across Norse metalwork more than almost any creature. Smiths worked them into brooches, pendants, and helmet plates alike. Beaks and eyes were reduced to a few curved lines. Feather fields then filled the space behind them in rows. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/\"\u003eDivine Knives\u003c\/a\u003e carves both of those elements into one haft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":368,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":597}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":368,\"w\":456,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":597}'\u003eNorse Viking Raven Bearded Axe Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":408,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":637}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":408,\"w\":537,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":637}'\u003eCarved relief does the grip work here. Raised interlace and feather ridges catch a palm directly. Nothing wraps over the wood, and nothing needs replacing. Bare carving grips better dry than leather does when wet. Ridges sit exactly under the palm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":483,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":712}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":483,\"w\":563,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":712}'\u003eA small head keeps weight close to your hand. That makes fifteen inches feel shorter than it measures. Accuracy holds through repeated strikes. Three inches of edge suits kindling and light shaping. Wipe the head and leave the carving alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":557,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":786}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":557,\"w\":136,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":786}'\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":601,\"w\":565,\"h\":274,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":830}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":601,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":830}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":601,\"w\":319,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":830}'\u003eProduct Type: Single bearded axe with a carved haft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":620,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":849}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":620,\"w\":123,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":849}'\u003eHead Material: Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":640,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":869}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":640,\"w\":254,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":869}'\u003eHead Pattern: Plain steel with etched face\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":660,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":889}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":660,\"w\":252,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":889}'\u003eHead Finish: Bright polished with etching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":679,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":908}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":679,\"w\":391,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":908}'\u003eHead Style: Bearded with an open gap, small relative to the haft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":699,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":928}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":699,\"w\":154,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":928}'\u003eOverall Length: 15 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":718,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":947}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":718,\"w\":184,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":947}'\u003eCutting Edge Length: 3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":738,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":967}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":738,\"w\":135,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":967}'\u003eHead Height: 4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":758,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":987}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":758,\"w\":222,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":987}'\u003eHead Depth, Poll to Edge: 4.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":777,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1006}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":777,\"w\":221,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1006}'\u003eHaft Material: Dark blackened wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":797,\"w\":525,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1026}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":797,\"w\":509,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1026}'\u003eHaft Decoration: Relief carving nearly full length, interlace on the upper two-thirds, overlapping feather field on the lower section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":836,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1065}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":836,\"w\":228,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1065}'\u003eButt: Flared with further carved detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":856,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1085}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":856,\"w\":155,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1085}'\u003eEdge: Ground and honed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":889,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1118}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":889,\"w\":411,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1118}'\u003eCarved Haft Axe Design and Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":929,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1158}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":929,\"w\":563,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1158}'\u003eRelief carving cuts into the haft rather than onto it. Wood was removed around every raised line. Interlace takes the upper two-thirds of the length. Overlapping feathers fill the lower section in rows. Each row sits slightly proud of the last.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1004,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1233}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1004,\"w\":562,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1233}'\u003eA flare closes the butt with more carved detail. The haft runs dark from the head to that flare. Nothing is wrapped, inlaid, or studded anywhere on it. The head seats through an eye above the carving. Dust settles in relief, so brush it out occasionally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1079,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1308}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1079,\"w\":320,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1308}'\u003eBest Uses for the Featherfall Axe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1119,\"w\":565,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1348}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1119,\"w\":554,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1348}'\u003eThe carving only reads properly in your hand. A stand shows it better than a flat wall mount. Norse collectors buy Norse raven axe pieces for the haft carving. Reenactment kits take a steady share of them. Camp work still fits at fifteen inches. Buy a raven Viking axe today. Two carving styles on one haft is an uncommon build.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1213,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1442}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1213,\"w\":54,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1442}'\u003eFAQ’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1253,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1482}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1253,\"w\":298,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1482}'\u003eWhy does the carving change partway down?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1289,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1518}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1289,\"w\":541,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1518}'\u003eInterlace fills the upper haft and feathers fill the lower. Two vocabularies rather than one repeated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1344,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1573}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1344,\"w\":232,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1573}'\u003eIs the raven shown as a whole bird?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1379,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1608}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1379,\"w\":553,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1608}'\u003eFeather texture and interlace suggest it rather than draw it outright. Norse carvers worked that way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1435,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1664}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1435,\"w\":254,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1664}'\u003eIs the carving cut in or applied on top?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1470,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1699}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1470,\"w\":320,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1699}'\u003eCut in. Wood was removed around every raised line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1506,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1735}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1506,\"w\":337,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1735}'\u003eHow is this different from the Deepbeard Skeggox?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1541,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1770}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1541,\"w\":538,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1770}'\u003eThe Deepbeard has a deep beard, jute twine, and a head cover. This has a smaller head, feather carving, and no wrap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1597,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1826}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1597,\"w\":168,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1826}'\u003eWhy is the head so small?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1632,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1861}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1632,\"w\":483,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1861}'\u003eA light head keeps weight near your hand. It trades splitting power for control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52835597713695,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/2106\/9599\/files\/IMG_2462.webp?v=1788809229","url":"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/products\/norse-viking-raven-bearded-axe","provider":"Divine Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}