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ForgeViking hand-forged tools. One thousand years of Scandinavian tradition. Built to work. Built to last.

Hand-forged from AISI 1075 high-carbon steel and shaped on the anvil, every ForgeViking axe is a working tool — not a replica, not a decoration. Our collection includes distinct axes. Each is hand-ground, tempered to 54–58 HRC, and fitted to a hand-turned hardwood handle. We keep limited stock for same-day shipping, or you can customize yours with hand engraving and a handmade gift box.

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  • Hand forged raven-beard Viking axe, 80CrV2 steel, hickory handle

    The Huginn — Raven

    The Huginn — Raven
    Named for Odin's raven of thought — the Huginn is a dark-wood Viking axe with the ravens of memory engraved on the steel. Forged to watch, witness, and remember.
    $199.00 CAD
    $199.00 CAD
  • The Ægishjálm — hand-forged bearded Viking axe made from 1075 carbon steel with Helm of Awe engraving on the head and Vegvísir carved on the hickory handle

    The Helm-Bearer (Ægishjálm)

    The Helm-Bearer (Ægishjálm)
    Every Ægishjálm carries the Helm of Awe on the steel and the Vegvísir on the handle — a hand-forged bearded axe built to protect, guide, and endure.
    $199.00 CAD
    $199.00 CAD
  • Hand forged carbon steel tomahawk with hickory handle, USA shipped

    The Úlfhéðinn — Wolf-Cloak Field Axe

    The Úlfhéðinn — Wolf-Cloak Field Axe
    Leather-wrapped, Viking-profile, built for the hand that actually uses it — The Úlfhéðinn is the axe that doesn't belong on a wall.
    $189.00 CAD
    $189.00 CAD

Hand Forged

Every axe is shaped on the anvil, one at a time. No castings. No shortcuts.

Guaranteed for Life

If the steel fails, we fix or replace it.

Ships Fast

In-stock axes ship same day. Arrive in 3–5 business days.

Personalize Anything

Engraving, gift box, custom messages. Make it theirs.

Which Axe Is For You?

The Ægishjálm

You want a working axe for camp craft, wood carving, and light splitting. You appreciate protective runework — the Helm of Awe on the steel, Vegvísir on the handle. You want something that looks beautiful on the wall but was built to come off it.

Best for:First-time buyers, bushcrafters, wood carvers

Primary use:Carving and camp prep

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The Berserker

You want the axe that does the heaviest work. Splitting rounds, felling saplings, bucking small logs. Leather-wrapped grip that patinas with use. Warrior profile engraved on the head. Built for the hand that actually uses it.

Best for:Working users, homesteaders, experienced axe owners

Primary use:Splitting and heavy chopping

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The Huginn

You want a ceremonial piece that doesn't compromise on function. Carved raven pommel. Huginn and Muninn engraved on the steel. Dark oak handle. The heaviest and most substantial of the three — as much presence as performance.

Best for:Collectors, heirloom gifts, milestone purchases

Primary use:Ceremonial, display, and working

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Wooden box with engraved text and a decorative axe inside, on a dark background.

Make It Theirs

Every axe can be engraved with a name, a date, or custom artwork. Add a handmade wooden gift box with a message burned into the inner lid. Built to be remembered. Built to be kept.

Build Your Gift

Every axe begins as raw carbon steel.

Before it gets a name, before it gets an engraving, before it arrives in your hand — it spends 15–20 hours being forged, hardened, tempered, and tested. No shortcuts, no castings, no machine-stamped profiles. See the full process behind every ForgeViking axe.

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Frequently asked questions

Which ForgeViking axe should I buy first?

If this is your first hand-forged axe, the Ægishjálm is the best entry point. It's the most versatile — sharp enough for carving, tough enough for camp work, beautiful enough to display. Most of our customers start here. The Berserker is for heavier work, the Huginn is for buyers who want the most substantial and ceremonial piece.
What's the difference between the Ægishjálm and the Berserker?

The Ægishjálm is a bearded axe — lighter head (1.8 lbs), swept lower edge, designed for carving and camp prep. The Berserker is a Dane-axe variant — heavier head (2.4 lbs), forward-balanced, thicker spine, built for splitting and heavy chopping. Same steel, same guarantee, different geometry. Choose based on what you'll use it for.
Are all the axes the same quality?

Yes. All the are forged from the same AISI 1075 high-carbon steel, hardened to the same 54–58 HRC, and built with the same craftsmanship. The difference is design, handle wood, and weight — not quality. Every axe we make meets the same standard, regardless of price point.
Can I see the axes in person before buying?

We are a small direct-to-consumer forge without a retail showroom. We do not offer in-person viewings. However, every axe is covered by our lifetime function guarantee, and we publish detailed specs, multiple photos, and video for each model. If you have specific questions before buying, email us and we will send additional detail shots or measurements.
Do you offer packages or multi-axe discounts?

We don't run bulk discounts on individual purchases — every axe takes the same time and care to make, so there's no volume efficiency to pass on. However, for groomsmen gifts, corporate gifts, or other multi-axe orders (5 or more), email us with your needs. We'll work with you on custom engraving, matched sets, and coordinated shipping at a fair rate.

Every ForgeViking axe ships with a lifetime function guarantee, free sharpening service and a hand-stitched leather sheath. In-stock axes ship the same day. Customized orders add 1–2 days of work. All axes are forged in our workshop — made by hand, one at a time.
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