Handle Engraving Fee
$20.00
Sale price
$20.00
Regular price
Hand forged
Ships in 3–5 Days
Lifetime function guarantee
Technical Specifications
Overall Length
Head Weight
Cutting Edge
Steel Grade
Hardness (HRC)
Handle Species
Handle Finish
Sheath
Production Time
The Steel — Guaranteed
If the head cracks or fails, we replace it.
Free Sharpening.
When the edge dulls, send it back. We'll re-profile and return it.
Built to Outlast You.
This is a tool that belongs in someone's hand 50 years from now.
Care Instructions
🛡️ Daily Care — After Every Use
- Wipe the head with a dry cloth to remove moisture, sap, and debris
- If it was wet or muddy, dry it completely before sheathing
- Apply a very light coat of mineral oil if the head is bare or the patina is scratched
- Store with the leather sheath on — but only once the head is fully dry
🔧 Monthly Care — Between Uses
- Inspect the head for surface rust — light discoloration is patina (good), orange flakes are rust (remove)
- Apply a thin coat of food-safe mineral oil, camellia oil, or gun oil to the entire head
- Check the handle for cracks, looseness, or dryness
- If the handle feels dry, rub in a small amount of raw linseed oil (not boiled) and let absorb overnight
- Strop the edge on leather with polishing compound — 20 passes per side restores working sharpness
⚒ Seasonal Care — Every 3–6 Months
- Deep clean the head with a cloth and a small amount of solvent to remove old oil and sap
- Inspect the edge under good light — if it has rolled, nicked, or flattened, sharpen on a whetstone
- Check the wedge — if the head feels loose, tap the wedge with a wood mallet (never steel); if it won't seat, contact us for re-wedging
- Refresh the leather sheath — a small amount of leather conditioner keeps it supple
- Re-oil the handle (linseed oil) and re-coat the head (mineral oil)
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Make It Theirs
Add custom engraving and a handmade gift box with your own message inside. Every axe can be personalized.
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.