Viking Iron Axe – 10th–11th Century AD – 726g / 180mm (49mm socket width) This impressive Viking iron axe is a fine example of weaponry from the late Viking Age, dating to the 10th–11th century AD. Expertly forged, it displays the typical wide cutting blade with a slightly flared edge, ideal for both combat and utility. The socket, measuring 49mm across, shows the functional design intended for secure attachment to a wooden haft. Despite its martial origins, the axe retains a remarkable elegance of form, embodying both practical efficiency and the symbolic power of the warrior culture that produced it. The surface retains the characteristic dark patina of ancient iron, with pitting and mineral encrustations consistent with age and burial. Its weight of 726 grams and balanced proportions would have made it both a formidable weapon and a versatile tool. Viking axes such as this were not only battlefield arms but also carried cultural and symbolic importance, representing strength, honor, and status among Norse warriors. • Material: Forged iron • Dimensions: 180mm length; 49mm socket width • Weight: 726 grams • Date: 10th–11th century AD • Condition: Intact with ancient surface pitting, stable preservation, minor restoration crack visible, overall very solid. An evocative relic of the Viking world, embodying the martial spirit and craftsmanship of the Norse warriors.