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  • Viking Weapons
    March 29, 2019

    What were the most common Viking Weapons?

    Overview of Viking Weapons Most of the knowledge about what the Vikings used for weapons came from a few archaeological finds and writings in norse sagas from the 14th century. The Havmal, a Viking book which was said to be the...

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  • Bearded Axe
    March 27, 2019

    What is a ‘bearded’ axe?

    The bearded axe design originated in Scandinavia around 600AD, the 'beard' refers to a portion of the axe head which extends down below the butt of the axe. This allows for a larger cutting edge whilst keeping weight to a minimum.
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