{"product_id":"the-black-rollo-hand-forged-viking-axe","title":"Black Rollo Ravencrest™ Rollo Axe – Hand Forged Viking Axe","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Rollo Ravencrest™ Rollo Axe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Rollo Ravencrest™ Rollo Axe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a compact hand forged Viking axe featuring a striking bearded head, high carbon steel construction, and a traditional English ash haft. At \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e56.5 cm overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, its dark wood finish, tan leather details, and Scandinavian-inspired profile give it a distinctive handcrafted character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of a sharp edge and compact proportions makes this forged Viking axe an appealing piece for collectors and enthusiasts of traditional Norse-inspired craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriking Bearded High Carbon Steel Head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estriking bearded head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is crafted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etotal head length of 16.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The edge is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epart polished and sharpened\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a clean contrast against the darker forged finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe extended lower portion of the head creates the recognizable bearded profile commonly associated with traditional Viking-style axes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore more handmade Norse designs in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arhamcutlery.com\/collections\/viking-axes-hand-forged-norse-inspired-axes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViking Axes Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Rollo Ravencrest™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rollo Axe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 56.5 cm \/ 22.2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Head Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16.5 cm \/ 6.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sharp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaft Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e English Ash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheath:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tan Leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bearded Viking Axe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand Forged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish Ash Haft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eash haft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is made from English ash and is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epart charred and waxed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, highlighting the natural wood grain while creating the darker appearance that distinguishes the Black Rollo Ravencrest™.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of forged steel, finished ash wood, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etan leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives the axe a traditional handcrafted appearance without unnecessary decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a larger handmade Viking-inspired design, see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arhamcutlery.com\/products\/old-ragnar-viking-axe-with-leather-wrap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Ragnar Viking Axe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Hand Forged Viking Axe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 56.5 cm overall, the Black Rollo Ravencrest™ offers a more compact profile than many long-handled forged Viking axes. The bearded steel head and traditional wooden haft give this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand forged Viking axe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e its characteristic Norse-inspired appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included tan leather sheath helps protect the sharp edge during appropriate storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the high carbon steel clean and dry after handling. Applying a light coat of suitable blade oil before extended storage can help protect the steel against surface corrosion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the wooden haft away from prolonged moisture and periodically inspect the head attachment, wood, and leather. Make sure the sharpened edge is completely dry before fitting the leather sheath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is a Rollo Axe?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRollo Axe is the model name used for this compact Viking-inspired bearded axe, featuring a high carbon steel head and English ash haft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is a bearded Viking axe?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bearded axe has an extended lower section of the blade beneath the main head, creating the characteristic profile associated with many historical Scandinavian axe designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat material is the Rollo Axe handle made from?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe haft is made from English ash and features a partially charred and waxed finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the Rollo Axe include a sheath?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. This model comes with a tan leather sheath for covering the sharp edge during storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arham Cutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44348599959731,"sku":"","price":162.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0433\/9351\/5681\/files\/WhatsAppImage2023-03-16at16.02.33_3_2048x-Photoroom.jpg?v=1788325738","url":"https:\/\/arhamcutlery.com\/fr\/products\/the-black-rollo-hand-forged-viking-axe","provider":"Arham Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}