large francisca throwing axe Viking bijl Particularly well-suited to Viking costumes

Particularly well-suited to Viking costumes

This Viking belt is a replica of a 9th century original

Sallet flat on the head with visor open – allows optimal visibility and is useful for giving orders in battle

though she was also a warrior goddess

large francisca throwing axe Viking bijl Particularly well-suited to Viking costumesThe Francisca axe was a throwing axe that was mainly used by the Franks and other Germanic tribes. This axe is made after an 8th century original found in South England. Nowadays it is part of the collection of the British Museum in London. The length of this Francisca axe is 81 cm and it has a hand forged axehead of iron with a maximum length of 24 cm. It weighs 1,6 kg, the blade is delivered sharpened.