Gränsfors
Bruks Four-Lugged Chopping Axe.
The Gransfors Bruks Four-Lugged Chopping Axe is a hand-forged
replica of a Norwegian axe from the 7th century which was developed into
a western Scandinavian type. It is characterized by its four eye-lugs:
two above and two below the eye. The axe has a relatively wide, curved
edge. Archaeological findings indicate that this type of axe probably
formed part of people's personal equipment. It was used both as a
hatchet and as a working axe, but also as a weapon in battle before the
actual battle axe was developed. This replica, forged by hand, is based
on an axe dating back to the 9th century, and was found in Skåne in the
southern part of Sweden. The original axe is exhibited at the Museum
Kulturen in Lund.
These
Gransfors Bruks Ancient Collection axes are forged only by master
blacksmith Lars Enander.
Straight
handle: 60 cm
Length of edge: 12 cm
Weight incl. handle: Approx. 1 kg
This Axe is often on backorder and
sometimes the backorders are extreme in excess of 12 months, if, you
order it you credit card will be charged in this particular instance
only.
