Ancient Axes
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Gransfors Bruks passion for axes is indisputable. Not only do they make high quality axes for a range of specialised uses but also make a series of replica axes of Northern Europe. The axe has developed over many thousands of years, at Gransfors, knowing about the culture and social history of the axe provides them with a better underatanding of the design and functions of axes used today.
Mostly the axes in this section are forged by Ulrika Stridsberg (US)
The axes in this series are based on original axes from the iron age and the viking age. The design and final shaping is adapted so that it corresponds as far as possible to the original. The replicas not only resemble the original as closely as possible but also fulfill the demands of quality expected of a utility tool today, probably of better quality than the originals ever were.
The whole range of ancient axes is not kept in stock but will order from GB any axe in the range. Each axe comes with a copy of The Axe Book and also a copy of the Ancient Northern European Axe Book.
product list
£141.96£118.30 excl. VAT
Gransfors Bruks British Trade Axe
SORRY, OUT OF STOCK A replica of one of Gransfors ancient axes, based on an original. Sometimes called a belt axe. The handle is a knock fit...
£179.48£149.57 excl. VAT
Gransfors Bruks Four Lugged Chopping Axe
SORRY, OUT OF STOCK A norwegian axe from the 7th Century which was developed into a western scandinavian type. It is charactrised by its four...
£181.79£151.49 excl. VAT
Since ancient history, axes were used as both tools and weapons, apart from serving as symbols of status and cult items. This is evident from the...
£199.15£165.96 excl. VAT
Gransfors Bruks Two-lugged Beard Axe (Broad Axe)
A Gransfors Bruks axe based on a Swedish axe developed during the 7th century. A small part of Gransfors Bruks' production consists of...
£215.00£179.17 excl. VAT
Svante Djarv Viking Axe, Vikingayxa
SORRY CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK . Superb, beautifully forged Viking Axe from Swedish Toolsmith Svante Djarv