{"product_id":"odin-viking-runes-etched-bearded-axe","title":"Ravenmark Odin Viking Runes Etched Bearded Axe with Burned Haft","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":238}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":553,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":238}'\u003eThe Odin Viking Runes Etched Bearded Axe puts a figure on the steel. Most etched axes carry patterns instead. Knots and staves repeat, so an engraver can lean on rhythm. A face cannot repeat. Every line has to land in the right place, or the figure fails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":84,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":313}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":84,\"w\":539,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":313}'\u003eA runic band runs below the figure across the head. Birds sit in the upper field beside it. Dark etching reads hard against a near-white ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":139,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":368}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":139,\"w\":554,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":368}'\u003eThis runic Viking axe for sale ships with a leather head cover. Burned scrollwork covers the upper haft in flowing curves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":194,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":423}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":194,\"w\":547,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":423}'\u003eOdin Etched Bearded Axe at Divine Knives with a figure etched on the head, a runic band beneath it, burned scrollwork on the haft, and a decorated metal butt cap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":250,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":479}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":250,\"w\":476,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":479}'\u003eThe History Behind This Odin Rune Bearded Axe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":289,\"w\":565,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":518}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":289,\"w\":561,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":518}'\u003eOdin fills more of the Norse sources than any other figure. The Poetic Edda and Prose Edda both circle around him. Two ravens carried news to him in those accounts. Gotland carved stones show figural scenes cut into flat rock. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/\" bis_size='{\"x\":287,\"y\":329,\"w\":85,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":700,\"abs_y\":558}'\u003eDivine Knives \u003c\/a\u003euses the same approach on a bearded head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":384,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":613}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":384,\"w\":517,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":613}'\u003eOdin Viking Runes Etched Bearded Axe Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":424,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":653}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":424,\"w\":555,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":653}'\u003eBright steel makes the etching readable at a distance. A darker ground would swallow the fine figure lines. That choice puts legibility ahead of a rugged look. Wall-mounted, it reads from across a room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":499,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":728}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":499,\"w\":537,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":728}'\u003eBurned scrollwork sits slightly proud of the sanded wood. Fingers catch on those raised lines without any wrap. The metal butt cap adds weight behind your hand. Balance sits further back than a bare haft gives. Four and a half inches of edge handles camp work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":573,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":802}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":573,\"w\":136,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":802}'\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":617,\"w\":565,\"h\":352,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":846}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":617,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":846}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":617,\"w\":267,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":846}'\u003eProduct Type: Single engraved bearded axe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":636,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":865}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":636,\"w\":171,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":865}'\u003eHead Material: Carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":656,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":885}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":656,\"w\":386,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":885}'\u003eHead Finish: Near-white polish with high-contrast dark etching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":676,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":905}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":676,\"w\":329,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":905}'\u003eHead Style: Bearded with a deep beard and open gap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":695,\"w\":525,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":924}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":695,\"w\":520,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":924}'\u003eEngraving: Bearded figure with birds in the upper field, runic band beneath, interlace infill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":734,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":963}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":734,\"w\":154,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":963}'\u003eOverall Length: 16 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":754,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":983}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":754,\"w\":194,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":983}'\u003eCutting Edge Length: 4.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":774,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1003}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":774,\"w\":135,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1003}'\u003eHead Height: 6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":793,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1022}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":793,\"w\":222,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1022}'\u003eHead Depth, Poll to Edge: 5.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":813,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1042}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":813,\"w\":375,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1042}'\u003eHaft Material: Torched wood, cream with dark scorched grain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":832,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1061}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":832,\"w\":509,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1061}'\u003eHaft Decoration: Pyrography, scrollwork, and spirals burned into the upper section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":852,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1081}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":852,\"w\":312,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1081}'\u003eHaft Banding: Three black bands across the middle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":872,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1101}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":872,\"w\":206,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1101}'\u003eButt Fitting: Decorated metal cap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":891,\"w\":525,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1120}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":891,\"w\":504,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1120}'\u003eHead Cover: Burgundy leather, fitted, contrast stitching, two brass snap studs, belt loop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":930,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1159}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":930,\"w\":117,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1159}'\u003eMounting: Eye seat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":950,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1179}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":950,\"w\":155,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1179}'\u003eEdge: Ground and honed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":984,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1213}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":984,\"w\":416,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1213}'\u003eViking Runic Axe Design and Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1024,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1253}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1024,\"w\":534,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1253}'\u003eThe head divides into two etched zones. A figure with birds fills the upper field. A runic band runs straight beneath it across the width. Interlace closes the space around both.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1079,\"w\":565,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1308}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1079,\"w\":558,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1308}'\u003eFire darkened the haft before any burning went on top. Scrollwork and spirals were then worked into the upper section. Black bands wrap the middle in three separate rings. A decorated metal cap closes the butt end. The head cover snaps shut over both brass studs. Keep the burned haft out of long damp storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1173,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1402}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1173,\"w\":325,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1402}'\u003eBest Uses for the Ravenmark Axe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1213,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1442}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1213,\"w\":563,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1442}'\u003eA figure this detailed belongs at eye level. Wall mounts show the head better than any drawer. Anyone drawn to Norse figures will buy Odin bearded axe patterns first. Reenactors take them for kit and for the story. The head cover means it travels without wrapping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1288,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1517}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1288,\"w\":494,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1517}'\u003eBuy etched Norse Axe today. Figure work is rarer on axe heads than any pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1324,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1553}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1324,\"w\":54,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1553}'\u003eFAQ’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1363,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1592}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1363,\"w\":202,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1592}'\u003eWho is the figure on the head?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1399,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1628}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1399,\"w\":560,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1628}'\u003eThe etching shows a bearded figure with birds beside him. That reading matches how Odin appears in Norse art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1454,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1683}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1454,\"w\":230,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1683}'\u003eWhy is the head finished so bright?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1490,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1719}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1490,\"w\":529,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1719}'\u003ePale steel makes fine figure lines readable at a distance. A dark ground would lose the detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1545,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1774}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1545,\"w\":263,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1774}'\u003eWhat is the burned work on the handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1581,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1810}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1581,\"w\":548,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1810}'\u003ePyrography, meaning the pattern was burned into the wood. Scrollwork and spirals cover the upper section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1636,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1865}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1636,\"w\":360,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1865}'\u003eHow is this different from the Wayfinder compass axe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1671,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1900}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1671,\"w\":535,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1900}'\u003eThe Wayfinder carries an abstract stave and carved crosses. This carries a figure, a runic band, and burned scrollwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1727,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1956}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1727,\"w\":269,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1956}'\u003eWhat is the cap at the end of the handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1762,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1991}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1762,\"w\":479,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1991}'\u003eA decorated metal butt cap closing the haft. It adds weight behind your hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52835549315359,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/2106\/9599\/files\/IMG_2547.webp?v=1788888496","url":"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/products\/odin-viking-runes-etched-bearded-axe","provider":"Divine Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}