{"product_id":"norse-etched-double-head-viking-axe-with-knotwork-on-four-faces","title":"Norse Etched Double Head Viking Axe with Knotwork on Four Faces","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\":555,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":269}'\u003eThe Norse Etched Double Head Viking Axe carries knotwork on four faces. Two bits mean two faces each. All four have to agree, or the symmetry breaks. One bit finished differently would show immediately. Single-bit axes only ask for half that work. Neither bit here is a poll or a hammer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":103,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":363}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":103,\"w\":520,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":363}'\u003eInterlace fills both crescents edge to edge. The center band around the eye picks the pattern up. Every line sits dark on a bright ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":159,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":419}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":159,\"w\":548,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":419}'\u003eThis double-headed axe for sale runs 18 inches overall. Pale work runs down a near-black haft below it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":178,\"w\":558,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":438}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/collections\/viking-axe\" bis_size='{\"x\":96,\"y\":178,\"w\":132,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":509,\"abs_y\":438}'\u003eViking Axe collection \u003c\/a\u003eat Divine Knives with knotwork cut across four bit faces, a valknut and vine work in pale line on a near-black haft.\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\":484,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":494}'\u003eThe History Behind This Norse Etched 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\":564,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":533}'\u003eNorse interlace follows strict rules of over and under. Each strand alternates in turn, and the whole pattern must close. Carvers who broke that rule were visible at a single glance. Stone, wood, and metal all carried the same discipline. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/\"\u003eDivine Knives\u003c\/a\u003e holds that logic across four etched faces.\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\":510,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":628}'\u003eNorse Etched Double Head Viking Axe Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":408,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":668}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":408,\"w\":544,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":668}'\u003eFour etched faces mean the axe reads from any angle. Hang it either way round, and the pattern holds. Single-bit axes have a blank side to hide. This one does not.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":463,\"w\":565,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":723}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":463,\"w\":556,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":723}'\u003eBright steel carries fine interlace better than a dark finish. Every strand stays separate at arm's length. Fine lines need clean steel to stay readable. Eighteen inches asks for two hands on a real swing. The pale haft work gives your eye a line to follow. Keep both bevels honed and the faces clean.\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\":294,\"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\":217,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":861}'\u003eProduct Type: Single double bit 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\":349,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":900}'\u003eHead Pattern: Not applicable, plain steel with cut etching\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\":317,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":920}'\u003eHead Finish: Bright polished with dark etched detail\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\":460,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":939}'\u003eHead Style: Double bit, two matched crescents with upper and lower horns\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\":504,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":959}'\u003eEngraving: Interlace knotwork on all four bit faces, banded section around the eye\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: 18 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\":230,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":998}'\u003eHead Width, Edge to Edge: 7.5 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\":228,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1018}'\u003eCutting Edge Length: 4 inches per bit\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\":145,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1037}'\u003eHead Height: 4.5 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\":357,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1057}'\u003eHaft Material: Near-black wood, straight with a flared butt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":816,\"w\":525,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1076}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":816,\"w\":465,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1076}'\u003eHaft Decoration: Valknut high on the haft, triangle clusters in rows, vine and scrollwork in pale line\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\":117,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1116}'\u003eMounting: Eye seat\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\":234,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1135}'\u003eEdge: Ground and honed on both bits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":909,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1169}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":909,\"w\":376,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1169}'\u003eDouble-Head Viking Axe Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":949,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1209}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":949,\"w\":546,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1209}'\u003eBoth bits sweep out into matched crescents. Horns point up and down at each end. Interlace covers every face of both. Nothing on this head was left bare. A banded section wraps the eye between them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1024,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1284}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1024,\"w\":543,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1284}'\u003eThe haft runs near black from head to butt. A valknut sits high, three triangles locked together. Below it, triangles cluster in rows down the length. Vine work threads between them in pale lines. A flare closes the butt end. Keep the pale work out of long direct sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1098,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1358}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1098,\"w\":309,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1358}'\u003eBest Uses for the Frostknot Axe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1138,\"w\":565,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1398}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1138,\"w\":551,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1398}'\u003eEighteen inches of decorated steel wants a wall. Both faces show, so a flat mount works badly. A stand that holds it upright suits better. The dark haft frames the bright head well. Anyone building a Norse display will buy Norse double-headed axe pieces. The reenactment kit takes the rest of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1233,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1493}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1233,\"w\":534,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1493}'\u003eOrder the Frostknot Viking Axe today. Four matched etched faces take twice the bench time of one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1288,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1548}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1288,\"w\":54,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1548}'\u003eFAQ’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1328,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1588}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1328,\"w\":245,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1588}'\u003eHow many etched faces does it have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1363,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1623}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1363,\"w\":463,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1623}'\u003eFour. Each bit carries interlace on both sides, plus the band around the eye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1399,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1659}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1399,\"w\":296,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1659}'\u003eWhat is the triangular symbol on the handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1435,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1695}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1435,\"w\":476,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1695}'\u003eA valknut, three triangles interlocked. It appears on Viking Age carved stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1470,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1730}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1470,\"w\":340,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1730}'\u003eHow is this different from the Twinedge double bit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1506,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1766}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1506,\"w\":538,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1766}'\u003eThe Twinedge is plain antiqued steel with a pale ash haft. This carries full knotwork on a near-black haft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1561,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1821}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1561,\"w\":222,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1821}'\u003eIs the haft decoration painted on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1597,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1857}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1597,\"w\":421,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1857}'\u003eNo. Pale line work is set into the dark ground rather than laid over it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1632,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1892}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1632,\"w\":168,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1892}'\u003eWho should buy this axe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1668,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1928}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1668,\"w\":542,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1928}'\u003eMost who buy etched Viking axe pieces settle for one bit. This gives twice the decorated surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56317646799140,"sku":"sku-52835555639583","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8028\/2660\/files\/IMG_2515.webp?v=1789679766","url":"https:\/\/www.mainstreetco.us\/products\/norse-etched-double-head-viking-axe-with-knotwork-on-four-faces","provider":"Main Street Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}