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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2010 3:44:18 GMT
I have always wanted a big viking 2 handed dane axe, however, I never knew where I could find one. Even now, high quality replicas are hard to find. In fact, I have only found two of real interest. The first one being, Arms & Armor Danish War Axe Overall Length: 57'' Blade edge: 10'' 2 lb 12.4 oz Decent looking axe at an affordable price, though the shaft seems as if it may be a bit shorter than it should be. Does anyone have any experience with this axe that can vouch for its quality/durability? The next axe I found was something very intriguing... The White Hard Forge's " Viking Age Axe Head Great Dane" It is made of mild steel and measures 11 inches over all and has an 10 to 13 inch long blade!!!! It weighs in at almost 8 pounds!! whitehartforge.com/shoppe/products-page/blades--axe-heads/viking-age-axe-head-great-dane/Wow! Talk about a bruiser! It is very reasonably priced for a hand forged custom piece. The only down side is that I'd have to heft it myself, and I have no idea where to begin to go about getting that done. I am curious though..... 8 pounds?!?!? That would put the axe head itself at almost 3 times heavier than the entire axe (head+shaft) of AA! That almost seems like it would be too heavy to wield well, esp with a full length hardwood shaft... Does anyone have any experience with this axe? Seems like a great piece, though maybe too heavy. Anyone else who knows of any other sources to obtain a quality Dane axe please don't hesitate to tell me.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2010 4:50:40 GMT
I have seen the hanwei dane Axe, and its ok, I have the smaller broad face Axe from them, and I like it. That hand fordge one is WAY to heavey, should only be 2 1/2 pounds, no more no less.
And Heilsa Helper Of Thor!! Velcomin to the board!!!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2010 12:30:03 GMT
Take a look at some of these.I've asked a few questions about a few things and they always got back to me in a timley manner and seem like decent guys.Plus some interesting axe's and other weapons. www.wulflund.com/weapons/axes-poleweapons/I love the Thors hammer Mjoliner.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2010 2:20:41 GMT
I have the AA dane axe and it is very nice. I have several other weapons, but i think i like my daneaxe the best. As a side, having handled both an 8 pound maul and the AA axe, I can vouche for 8 pounds being cumbersome and gosh darn heavy. I am pretty sure the maul would be a more effective weapon if the handle was removed and used without the head. To sum up, 8lbs=too heavy, AA axe=kickass.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2010 6:26:38 GMT
First of all a dane axe/two handed axe is not a polearm so the length is fairly accurate, also it is A&A who are synonymous with quality and historical accuracy and this axe is very good and for the price it is a steal. Use it correctly, look after it, and you will only have to change the shaft once in a while and the head should last you a life time.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2010 6:37:53 GMT
The AA Dane Axe is very much within historical parameters, the length of the shaft and weight of the head all good for its use. Its also got a good finish and the sharp edge is nicely done. I have read on myarmoury.com somewhere that one guys friend has one and he cuts double tatami's like an Atrim with it ......... so I think it really does the job
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2010 9:35:37 GMT
The A&A is probably a better choice for being accurate.
The Hanwei Dane Axe is good looking, but the handle is suspect in regards to durability and I am not sure of the historical correctness of the handle. As it comes from Hanwei, it is sharp and it handles well enough, but the handle is pretty substantial in cross section. If you prefer something with a slimmer handle you will be put off by it.
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Post by Avery on Apr 24, 2010 14:05:04 GMT
First of all a dane axe/two handed axe is not a polearm so the length is fairly accurate, also it is A&A who are synonymous with quality and historical accuracy and this axe is very good and for the price it is a steal. Use it correctly, look after it, and you will only have to change the shaft once in a while and the head should last you a life time. I whole heartedly agree with Wraith. Though I haven't purchased this one yet I've handled it on many occasions. It's a solid axe. The haft is just a tad thin for me, but still right with history. As long as you don't try anything crazy with it, it'll last you a long time.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2010 16:54:22 GMT
I know someone who got KO'ed with that thing through a helmet, over the top of a long shield. The edge had been blunted but it packed a whallop and was extremely light. Just because an axe head is a big heavy looking thing, doesn't mean it has to be a big heavy thing. Most of the two handed axes I handled in re-enactment were lighter than you would believe some I would guesstimate were under 2 lbs, certainly hand axes should be under 2 lbs. Any axe that weighs 8 lbs in the head is just beyond ridiculous. Anything more than about 2.5 lbs and I wouldn't go anywhere near it. Even though it is listed as a good weapon for re-enactment it would not be legal, in many re-enactment groups two handed axes/weapons are not allowed. The amount of inertia behind an axe head on a two handed pole is phenomenal with a 2 lb axe head, because of the leverage. I imagine an 8 lb axe head would be enough to break the neck or cause damage inside the head. It would break bones with ease and considering that there is a tendency to get excited you have even more reason as to why it is dangerous.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2010 21:18:57 GMT
BergThor? ?? Paiging BergThor!?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2010 22:21:14 GMT
I have the A&A axe as well and it is just awesome! I've sharpened it and the blade "sings" after cutting easily through a water bottle. It is easy to wield and is quite fast. I can only imagine that it would be accurate, as a much heavier axe would be tiring to wield and slow in comparasion.
It is very intimidating!!!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2010 10:33:59 GMT
How dare you tell us such things without accompanying footage?! We demand video! lol Berg: are you after one for cutting? You could contact manning imperial, they do beautiful weaponry and the prices are really good on their axe heads.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2010 12:31:53 GMT
ooohhhhhh wambo we ssssoooooo need some video man PLEASE PRETTY PLEASE !!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2010 17:22:10 GMT
Just stumbled across this, did you guys see that the second axe head is made out of MILD STEEL!! That's... rediculous, as is the weight. Not fond of the svastika either.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2010 19:31:29 GMT
OK! OK! I'll try to talk my brother-in-law to film me. Since I'm in it, it won't be pretty! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2010 4:05:54 GMT
First of all a dane axe/two handed axe is not a polearm so the length is fairly accurate, Perhaps, however, I was told that the proper length of a two handed axe should be that it comes up to just under your chin. I'm 6'2, and the base length is a little short for me. I'm sure it was the correct length for the people of its day...I just want to modernize it a little! For those of you with the AA axe, is the steel cast or forged? You mention that it cuts well, how well does it stand up to rough use and abuse? Also, what size shaft will the axe take? I know a place where I can obtain 1 5/8" x 54" hickory rods. If the AA, or even the Hanwei, dane axes can accept this size rod, then it greatly expands my options. On the whiteheartforge axe....what is wrong with mild steel? I spoke with the owner, he said that the body of the axe is soft steel, and the blade is harder steel for cutting.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2010 1:17:24 GMT
I'll try to take some measurements and pics with the I-Phone so you can get a better idea of it. The blade thickness is on the thin side, probably to make it fast and effective against the lightly armoured foe of the time (10Th century?) I've not tried anything stiffer than a V8 juice bottle, so I can't say how it would do against heavy armour that was worn later but my guess is not too great. As far as the steel, I would guess it to be cast. When a can set up a review, I will try to test it beyond the bottles (tree limbs, or the like).
The heavier axe you're also looking at would most likely be superior against armour plate that came later. 8lbs would be a lot to control but once in motion, it would do a lot of damage I think.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2010 1:33:04 GMT
The old Axes from the Viking time were made out of Iron with a Steel piece hammer welded in for the edge, But still far from 8lbs!!! 3lbs was about the max and that was a farm Axe...SanMarc. And Chessness, the Swazi is an OLD symbol, goes back over twenty thousand years, dont let the Early part of the twentieth cent discourage its use,it is a good symbol, it is for the seasons, winter/spring/summer/fall.........
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2010 7:17:14 GMT
I go a hanwei viking two handed axe not the dane one purse', I took out their shaft and worked a long two handed mattock handle for it and hammered wedged in, I'll try to post a pic, its probably about 4.5 pounds with the majorly heavy hardwood handle but it would hit like a sledgehammer, its probably an example of a long hafted hybrid axe, mostly for combat but would be expected to hack wood at some point.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2010 20:30:16 GMT
What do you mean with "the body of the axe"? Do you mean that the edge is made out of hardened steel and the rest of the blade out of mild steel? That might work but I absolutely HATE mild steel on blades, no matter where it is. Normal steel simply is better. Why would you want to use two different types of metal? Today it's way easier and cheaper to make the whole blade out of one single piece of steel; welding two pieces together takes a lot longer and when using mild steel it simply isn't as good. Oh well, can't expect that from an axe that weighs 8lb anyway. Nobody is going to use that so I guess it doesn't matter. Not a sign of quality though.
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