Mammen Viking Ax

Considered one of the most striking and beautiful archaeological finds of the Viking Age, the so-called Mammen Ax was excavated from a 10th century burial mound at Mammen (near Viborg) in Jutland, Denmark. This unique piece gave its name to the eponymous Viking art style (c. 950-1030 - a continuation of the animal ornamentation of the Jelling style, with the gradual introduction of more plant-based and significantly less geometric elements).

Whether the designs that adorn the ax head on both sides are of Christian or pagan influence remains open. One side bears an intricate pattern of tendrils, which may be a representation of the Christian tree of life or the ash tree from the Yggdrasil world of Norse mythology. The other side features an intertwined bird-like creature believed to represent either a phoenix (as a symbol of Christ's resurrection) or Gullinkambi, the rooster perched atop Yggdrasil who daily awakens the Einherjer in Valhalla and will crow to the gods and warriors to announce the start of Ragnarök.

The beautiful Viking ax we offer here faithfully reproduces the highly detailed engraved designs and designs of the silver inlaid original. The high carbon steel ax head has a 10 cm long unsharpened edge and is mounted on a 41 cm long wooden handle.

Please note that this early medieval ax is not a combat ready weapon. It is primarily intended as a collector's item or decoration/display and is in no way suitable for combat re-enactment. In addition to being a collector's item, it is also ideal as an accessory, e.g. to complete your costume, and will make your transformation into a proud warrior simply perfect.

- Blade material: high carbon steel (not stainless!), unsharpened

- Handle material: ash wood

- Total length (stem): approx. 41cm

- Ax head: approx. 16 x 10 cm

- Blade thickness: approx. 1 cm (approx. 0.5 cm before the edge)

- Handle thickness: approx. 2.5 x 1.3 cm

- Weight: approx. 520g

- Delivered WITHOUT sheath

Specifications may vary slightly from part to part.

The steel used here is not rust-proof and may show slight surface tarnishing in places. We recommend maintaining the blade regularly, for example with Ballistol Universal Oil, which is ideal for maintaining steel.