Gotland Viking Cross Axe – 10th Century

This is a reproduction of a 10th-century Viking Age axe found in 1931 at Stenstugu, on Gotland, Sweden; the original is held by Gotlands Museum. The blade has a cross-shaped cut-out, a feature linked to Scandinavia's shift from paganism to Christianity. The cross may also have resembled Thor's hammer, which would have made it acceptable to people on both sides of that change.

It suits living history, display, film and theatre, and collectors.

Specifications

• Overall length: 49 1/2 in
• Blade (edge) length: 8 1/16 in
• Weight: 4 lb 3.7 oz
• Head: Cast iron with cross-shaped cut-out, C60 high-carbon steel blade
• Haft: Wood
• Edge: Unsharpened
• Culture: Viking (Gotland, Sweden)
• Manufacturer: Deepeeka, India

Measurements are approximate, as each piece is handmade.

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