{"product_id":"darkwyrm-norse-runic-viking-hatchet-with-inlaid-serpent-haft","title":"Darkwyrm Norse Runic Viking Hatchet with Inlaid Serpent Haft","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\":550,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":269}'\u003eThe Norse Runic Viking Hatchet decorates the haft as heavily as the head. Most axes stop the artwork at the eye. Below that, you get a handle and nothing more. This one runs serpent work down the dark haft in pale metal. Decoration carries the full length of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":104,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":364}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":104,\"w\":542,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":364}'\u003eThe head takes figures and runes across its face. A runic band runs low across the width. Interlace and figural work fill the space above it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":159,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":419}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":159,\"w\":561,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":419}'\u003eThis runic hatchet for sale runs 14 inches overall. Jute twine wraps the upper haft above the inlay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":214,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":474}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":214,\"w\":531,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":474}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/collections\/viking-axe\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":214,\"w\":154,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":474}'\u003eViking Hatchet collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Divine Knives with pale serpent inlay set into a dark haft, a runic band across the head, jute twine wrapping, and a twine lanyard at the top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":269,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":529}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":269,\"w\":444,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":529}'\u003eThe History Behind This Norse Runic Hatchet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":309,\"w\":565,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":569}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":309,\"w\":551,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":569}'\u003eSerpents run through Norse art more than any other creature. The Urnes style built whole designs out of interlacing snake forms. Runestones across Sweden frame their text inside long serpent bodies. Carvers stretched those shapes to fit any surface they had. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/\"\u003eDivine Knives \u003c\/a\u003esets the same forms into a dark haft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":403,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":663}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":403,\"w\":404,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":663}'\u003eNorse Runic Viking Hatchet Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":443,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":703}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":443,\"w\":546,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":703}'\u003eJute twine gives grip without hiding the inlay. The wrap sits above the decorated section, not over it. Your hand lands on twine and the artwork stays visible. Leather wraps would cover what you paid for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":518,\"w\":565,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":778}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":518,\"w\":554,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":778}'\u003eA dark haft shows less handling than pale wood. Finger oils and dirt disappear into it. Balance sits close to the head on a short haft. Four inches of edge covers kindling and shaping. At 14 inches, it never needs a second hand. Keep the bright head clean and leave the haft alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":613,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":873}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":613,\"w\":136,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":873}'\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":656,\"w\":565,\"h\":333,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":916}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":656,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":916}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":656,\"w\":332,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":916}'\u003eProduct Type: Single engraved hatchet with inlaid haft\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\":936}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":676,\"w\":171,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":936}'\u003eHead Material: Carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":695,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":955}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":695,\"w\":267,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":955}'\u003eHead Finish: Bright polish with dark etching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":715,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":975}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":715,\"w\":463,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":975}'\u003eHead Style: Broad head with squared upper body and a swept cutting edge\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\":994}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":734,\"w\":415,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":994}'\u003eEngraving: Figural and interlace work above a horizontal runic band\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\":1014}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":754,\"w\":154,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1014}'\u003eOverall Length: 14 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\":1034}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":774,\"w\":184,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1034}'\u003eCutting Edge Length: 4 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\":1053}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":793,\"w\":135,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1053}'\u003eHead Height: 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\":1073}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":813,\"w\":212,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1073}'\u003eHead Depth, Poll to Edge: 5 inches\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\":1092}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":832,\"w\":221,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1092}'\u003eHaft Material: Dark blackened wood\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\":1112}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":852,\"w\":429,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1112}'\u003eHaft Decoration: Pale inlay in a serpent form, set into the dark ground\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\":1132}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":872,\"w\":248,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1132}'\u003eStuds: Small, spaced along the inlaid run\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":891,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1151}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":891,\"w\":323,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1151}'\u003eHaft Wrap: Jute twine coiled above the inlaid section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":911,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1171}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":911,\"w\":214,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1171}'\u003eTop Collar: Dark, with further detail\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\":1190}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":930,\"w\":217,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1190}'\u003eLanyard: Twine loop from the collar\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\":1210}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":950,\"w\":117,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1210}'\u003eMounting: Eye seat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":970,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1230}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":970,\"w\":155,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1230}'\u003eEdge: Ground and honed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1003,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1263}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1003,\"w\":411,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1263}'\u003eViking Rune Axe Design and Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1043,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1303}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1043,\"w\":554,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1303}'\u003ePale metalwork sits inlaid into the dark haft. A serpent form winds through the decorated section. Small studs sit spaced along that run. The dark ground makes every pale line read clearly. Nothing on this haft was left plain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1118,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1378}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1118,\"w\":564,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1378}'\u003eThe head carries figures above a runic band. Etching runs dark against bright polished steel. Jute twine wraps the haft above the inlay in tight coils. A dark collar closes the very top. A twine loop hangs from it for carrying. Keep twine dry, and the inlay will not lift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1193,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1453}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1193,\"w\":357,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1453}'\u003eBest Uses for the Darkwyrm Hatchet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1233,\"w\":565,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1493}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1233,\"w\":558,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1493}'\u003eHandling this one is most of the appeal. The haft rewards a close look more than the head does. Norse collectors buy Norse Viking hatchet pieces for the haft work. Reenactment kits are the other steady market. Camp use still fits at this size. The lanyard loop lets it hang on a hook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1327,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1587}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1327,\"w\":521,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1587}'\u003eOrder the Darkwyrm Hatchet today. Inlaid haft work costs more bench time than any etching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1382,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1642}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1382,\"w\":54,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1642}'\u003eFAQ’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1422,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1682}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1422,\"w\":244,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1682}'\u003eWhat is the pale work on the handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1458,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1718}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1458,\"w\":492,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1718}'\u003eInlay set into the dark haft in a serpent form. Small studs sit along the same run.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1493,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1753}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1493,\"w\":139,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1753}'\u003eWhy is the haft dark?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1529,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1789}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1529,\"w\":540,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1789}'\u003eA dark ground makes pale inlay read clearly. Bright wood would swallow the same lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1565,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1825}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1565,\"w\":204,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1825}'\u003eDoes the twine cover the inlay?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1600,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1860}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1600,\"w\":392,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1860}'\u003eNo. It wraps above the decorated section and leaves it exposed.\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\":1896}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1636,\"w\":341,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1896}'\u003eHow is this different from the Ravenmark Odin 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\":1931}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1671,\"w\":562,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1931}'\u003eThe Ravenmark has a pale torched haft with burned artwork. This has a dark haft with inlaid serpent work.\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\":1987}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1727,\"w\":194,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1987}'\u003eWho should buy this hatchet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1762,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":2022}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1762,\"w\":507,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":2022}'\u003eMost who buy Viking-engraved axe pieces stop at the head. This one gives them a decorated haft too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56317646602532,"sku":"sku-52835554001183","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8028\/2660\/files\/IMG_2521.webp?v=1789679765","url":"https:\/\/www.mainstreetco.us\/products\/darkwyrm-norse-runic-viking-hatchet-with-inlaid-serpent-haft","provider":"Main Street Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}