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Viking axe

Complete guide, history, technical sheet and how to throw

The origin of the Viking Axe began as a woodcutter’s tool, becoming very popular in the towns of northern Europe. As time went by, it ended up being used for military purposes mainly by Vikings and Saxons in different wars and battles. This type of axe was one of the weapons that most permeated the history of the medieval world due to the “terror” that these Nordic peoples were causing to the different European kingdoms in their historic raids and looting. The Viking Axe has its origin in the Nordic peoples of Europe, used mainly by the Viking and Saxon peoples in their battles. For these peoples, the Viking ax was their best ally thanks to its convex edge that allowed them to make deep cuts, in addition to its lightness as a weapon.

Traditionally, the lower point of the Viking axe was used to capture an opponent’s shield, leg, arm, shoulder, or neck, momentarily immobilizing or drawing them closer, making them easier to dispatch.

PROS: It is an axe that is easy to handle and throw, with a high probability of being stuck thanks to its broad edge, and very versatile since it is ideal for performing trickshots.

CONS: Difficulty to aim due to its long handle, since it implies holding it with one hand and any movement of the arm affects the aim.

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HOW TO THROW THE VIKING AXE

VIKING AXE THROWING

Now, let’s get to what really matters: how to throw the Viking Axe correctly:

STEPS TO THROW THE AXE

  1. Grab the ax firmly by the bottom of the handle
  2. Extended arm forming a 90º angle with the axe
  3. bend the knee
  4. Using the body more than the arm
  5. Place the axe at the height of the shoulder blade
    throw with decision

TRHOW FORCE REQUIRED45%
DIFFICULTY40%
PRECISION40%
VENTING25%

THROW THIS AXE LIKE RAGNAR LODBROK...IN MADRID

In our local Axe Throwing at Calle Delicias, 9 in Madrid, you can try this Viking Axe among others.

There are 1-hour and 2-hour sessions, during which an instructor will teach you how to throw, we will propose different games and challenges, and you will try different types of axes and shurikens.

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TECHNICAL SHEET OF THE VIKING AXE

A very curious fact about this type of Viking axe is that in its beginnings it became as big as a man! Can you imagine throwing a weapon of your same size and weight? Now we understand why the Vikings were so tough.

  • TYPE OF BLADEConvex
  • LENGTH OF BLADE112mm
  • WIDTH OF BLADE6,5mm
  • TYPE OF EYEOval
  • STOCK TYPERound
  • HEAD TYPE1 point
  • HEAD MATERIAL1055 carbon
  • HANLDE TYPEStraight
  • HANDLE MATERIALAmerican Hickory Wood
  • AXE HEAD WEIGHT413g
  • HANDLE WEIGHT307g
  • TOTAL WEIGHT721g
ABOUT 1055 CARBON:

Its durability and toughness is perfect for any heavy-handed enthusiast. The percentage of carbon composition ranges from 0.50% to 0.56%, and together with manganese as the only other component, it provides great resistance to shock and wear.

This composition makes it the ideal option for those uses that require impact resistance.

 

ABOUT AMERICAN HICKORY WOOD:

The American Hickory is a hardwood tree native to the eastern states of the US and considered one of the most important trees of the eastern forests, due to its combination of strength, tenacity, toughness and rigidity.

The wood of this tree has a unique composition of resistance, hardness, density and tenacity that cannot be found in any other species. Thanks to these qualities, it is used for applications that require great strength and, above all, high resistance to shocks.

Traditionally this wood was used for objects such as tool handles, ladder rungs and even wagon wheels.

Over time, it has become a very versatile material for its use and manufacture, since we can find it in hockey sticks, fishing rods, drumsticks, furniture, and, of course, pickaxes and axes.

We hope that you found this chapter of the Thrower’s Encyclopedia on the Viking Ax interesting and that it helps you to throw axes like a true axemaster.

And remember, you can come to Urban Safari to throw a wide selection of axes, in addition to putting into practice all the advice that we are giving you.

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