Dane Axes of Hastings: The Last Stand of the Viking Age & The Dawn of a New Era
Posted by MRL on Aug 8th 2023
Tools of the Raid
Great axes were a staple of Northern European warfare from the 9th through 11th centuries. They could reach over six feet in length and weigh up to six pounds, typically sporting light, thin blades. The two most prevalent examples being the earlier Type L and the later Type M as categorized by Petersen's Typology. It was in this time that the humble axe stood shoulder to shoulder with the mightiest spear and sword. Some of t...
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