{"product_id":"viking-skeggox-bearded-axe","title":"Deepbeard Viking Skeggøx Bearded Axe with Etched Figural Head","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":565,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":269}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":551,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":269}'\u003eThe Viking Skeggøx Bearded Axe is named after its own beard. Skegg meant beard in Old Norse, and ox meant axe. Norse smiths named the tool after the feature that defined it. Modern makers say bearded axe and mean the same thing. One word carried what now takes two. The shape has not changed since.\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\":364}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":104,\"w\":558,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":364}'\u003eEtching covers the head in figures and runes. A band of runic characters runs low across it. Carved relief work runs down the dark haft below. This Skeggox axe for sale runs 16 inches overall. A tan leather cover closes over the head.\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\":438}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":178,\"w\":532,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":438}'\u003eViking Bearded Axe at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/\" bis_size='{\"x\":151,\"y\":178,\"w\":85,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":564,\"abs_y\":438}'\u003eDivine Knives \u003c\/a\u003ewith a deep open beard, figures and runes etched across the head, carved relief on a dark haft, and a tan two-snap cover.\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\":494}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":234,\"w\":438,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":494}'\u003eThe History Behind This Skeggøx Viking 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\":533}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":273,\"w\":537,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":533}'\u003eOld Norse carried a separate word for each axe type. Breidox named the broad axe and handox the hand axe. Skeggøx named the bearded form entirely on its own. That vocabulary tells you the shapes genuinely mattered to users. Divine Knives builds the bearded one to that same outline.\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\":628}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":368,\"w\":416,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":628}'\u003eViking Skeggøx 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\":668}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":408,\"w\":541,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":668}'\u003eThis beard hangs deeper than most bearded heads. The gap behind it takes two fingers, not one. That lets you grip almost at the edge itself. Carving work moves right up to the bevel. Shallow beards never give you that option.\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\":743}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":483,\"w\":562,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":743}'\u003eSixteen inches still swings from one hand comfortably. Five inches of edge covers kindling and limbing. Weight sits forward, but the haft length balances it. The cover snaps over both studs before it travels. Sharpening stays on the bevel and nowhere else.\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\":817}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":557,\"w\":136,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":817}'\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":601,\"w\":565,\"h\":352,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":861}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":601,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":861}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":601,\"w\":267,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":861}'\u003eProduct Type: Single engraved bearded axe\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\":880}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":620,\"w\":171,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":880}'\u003eHead Material: Carbon 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\":900}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":640,\"w\":276,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":900}'\u003eHead Pattern: Plain steel with etched artwork\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\":920}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":660,\"w\":337,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":920}'\u003eHead Finish: Bright near-white polish with dark 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\":939}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":679,\"w\":397,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":939}'\u003eHead Style: Deep bearded with a wide open gap and upper horn\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\":959}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":699,\"w\":475,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":959}'\u003eEngraving: Figural work with bordered framing above a horizontal runic band\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\":978}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":718,\"w\":154,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":978}'\u003eOverall Length: 16 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\":998}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":738,\"w\":184,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":998}'\u003eCutting Edge Length: 5 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\":1018}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":758,\"w\":243,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1018}'\u003eHead Height, Top to Beard Tip: 6 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\":1037}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":777,\"w\":222,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1037}'\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\":797,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1057}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":797,\"w\":221,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1057}'\u003eHaft Material: Dark blackened wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":816,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1076}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":816,\"w\":484,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1076}'\u003eHaft Decoration: Carved relief in raised interlace, standing proud of the surface\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\":1096}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":836,\"w\":280,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1096}'\u003eHaft Wrap: Jute twine above the relief section\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\":1116}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":856,\"w\":255,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1116}'\u003eLanyard: Twine loop with tassel at the top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":875,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1135}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":875,\"w\":463,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1135}'\u003eHead Cover: Tan leather, cream contrast stitching, two snap studs, belt loop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":895,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1155}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":895,\"w\":117,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1155}'\u003eMounting: Eye seat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":914,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1174}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":914,\"w\":223,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1174}'\u003eTang: Not applicable, axe eye mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":934,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1194}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":934,\"w\":155,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1194}'\u003eEdge: Ground and honed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":968,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1228}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":968,\"w\":443,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1228}'\u003eViking Bearded Axe Design and Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1008,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1268}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1008,\"w\":549,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1268}'\u003eThe beard drops well below the eye line. An open gap runs between it and the haft. Nothing bridges that space at any point. The upper horn balances it at the top. Head and beard read as one curve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1082,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1342}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1082,\"w\":547,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1342}'\u003eFigures fill the head above a horizontal runic band. Borders frame the whole face. A dark haft carries carved relief in raised interlace. Jute twine wraps a section above that work. A twine lanyard hangs from the top. Dry storage matters more for twine than for steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1157,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1417}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1157,\"w\":323,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1417}'\u003eBest Uses for the Deepbeard Axe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1197,\"w\":565,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1457}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1197,\"w\":543,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1457}'\u003eThe name is what sells this one first. Anyone deep into Norse history knows the word. Norse collectors buy Viking Skeggøx axe pieces for the name alone. The reenactment kit takes the rest of them. Camp work still fits at sixteen inches. The cover makes it safe to pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1292,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1552}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1292,\"w\":559,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1552}'\u003eOrder the Deepbeard Bearded Axe today. A beard this deep gives you a grip position most axes lack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1347,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1607}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1347,\"w\":54,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1607}'\u003eFAQ’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1387,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1647}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1387,\"w\":176,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1647}'\u003eWhat does Skeggox mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":188,\"y\":1387,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":601,\"abs_y\":1647}'\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":188,\"y\":1387,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":601,\"abs_y\":1647}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1406,\"w\":389,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1666}'\u003e Beard axe in Old Norse. Skegg meant beard, and ox meant axe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1442,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1702}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1442,\"w\":231,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1702}'\u003eHow deep is the beard on this one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":243,\"y\":1442,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":656,\"abs_y\":1702}'\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":243,\"y\":1442,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":656,\"abs_y\":1702}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1461,\"w\":497,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1721}'\u003e Deep enough for two fingers in the gap behind it. Most bearded heads take one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1497,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1757}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1497,\"w\":255,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1757}'\u003eWhat is the raised work on the handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":267,\"y\":1497,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":680,\"abs_y\":1757}'\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":267,\"y\":1497,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":680,\"abs_y\":1757}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1517,\"w\":547,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1777}'\u003e Carved relief in interlace, standing proud of the dark haft. Twine wraps a section above it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1552,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1812}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1552,\"w\":363,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1812}'\u003eHow is this different from the Darkwyrm runic hatchet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":375,\"y\":1552,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":788,\"abs_y\":1812}'\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":375,\"y\":1552,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":788,\"abs_y\":1812}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1572,\"w\":524,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1832}'\u003e The Darkwyrm has serpent inlay set flush into the haft. This has carved relief standing proud, plus a head cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1627,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1887}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1627,\"w\":168,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1887}'\u003eWho should buy this axe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":180,\"y\":1627,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":593,\"abs_y\":1887}'\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":180,\"y\":1627,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":593,\"abs_y\":1887}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1647,\"w\":557,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1907}'\u003e Most who buy Viking bearded axe pieces never learn the old word. This one puts it on the label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52835565437215,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/2106\/9599\/files\/IMG_2479.webp?v=1788815530","url":"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/products\/viking-skeggox-bearded-axe","provider":"Divine Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}