SpearpointSpearpoint viking axes were used in combat as weapons to slash and slice. The Viking axe has a variety of features that help it stand out from the rest of the Viking weaponry. These axes feature a blade made of D2 carbon steel, a rosewood handle, and a leather sheath. Some are portable and have built-in axe holders for easy transport. Some have a sound-absorbing board backing to reduce noise while they are in use Viking axesAxes were generally used by two people and their lengths varied. A longer haft was used for two-handed combat and smaller axes were used by one person. The reproductions shown above have a long haft of 140cm (55in) and a shorter haft of 70cm (28in). In the photo below, the longer haft is a clear indication of the long reach of a two-handed axe.The spearheads were often secured to the wooden shaft by rivets. One study found that 66% of the spearheads found in Dublin had rivet holes. The rivet holes were typically 2 to 3 mm in diameter. Another example was found in the Isle of Man, Balladoyne, which had linen fabric wrapped twice around the wooden shaft's point. Other attachment methods included gluing and pinning.Viking axes were a major weapon in Viking warfare. The Viking axe was used by many Vikings, and many sagas describe the Vikings using a variety of weapons including the Mammen axe and the spear. They were highly effective weapons and well-suited for a warrior's fighting style.While axes were not routinely thrown in battle, Vikings sometimes used them to their advantage, such as leaping over obstacles. This is not to say that they did not use them as weapons, but it's worth remembering that they were men who did whatever it took to succeed. For instance, in the Hardar saga (Og Holmverja), Sigurd the god-king once threw an axe at his opponent Thorvaldr, causing him to take the axe and strike him in the head. Although the axe used in the story was not specialized for throwing, it was used as a normal battle axe.MammenThe Mammen axe, found in a Danish graveyard, was as much art as it was a weapon. It was made of iron and was decorated with silver inlay. It is believed that this axe was used by a high-ranking individual. The axe's design is both pagan and Christian in origin, with the tree on the axe possibly representing Yggdrasil, the world tree in pagan culture, or the Christian Tree of Life. It is now on display at the Danish national museum in Copenhagen.The Mammen axe is an historically accurate replica and a testament to Viking culture. It is decorated with inlaid silver and has an overall design inspired by the motifs of Viking culture. The axe was probably used for throwing rather than as a small, utilitarian tool, but it may have also been a status symbol or ceremonial object.The Mammen grave has been one of the most important burial mounds in Denmark. It has uncovered a wealth of information about Viking society. The most famous discovery from the site is the Mammen axe, which is now available for purchase as a pendant. This axe has a special place in history - it is the oldest axe in the world and has a fascinating story behind it.There are several distinct styles of Viking axes. The Jellinge style has been called the