The Viking Age, roughly from 793 to 1066 AD, saw the emergence of the Norse people as seafarers, traders, raiders, and warriors. Among the weapons they carried into battle, the axe was the most common. Unlike swords, which were expensive and reserved for the wealthy, axes were widely available. Every Viking household had axes, used daily for woodcutting, shipbuilding, and farming. https://knifexpo.co.uk/viking-battle-axe-hand-forged/