danish axe antiqued royal armouries Dolken - klotendolken - rondels several countries utilised prisoners sentenced

several countries utilised prisoners sentenced to death amongst their lines

The head has no widening or barbs

The sword weighs 1 kg and comes with a luxury scabbard

6 mm thick mild steel rings with an inner diameter of 8 mm

They are woven four in one and subsequently riveted with round rivets

danish axe antiqued royal armouries Dolken - klotendolken - rondels several countries utilised prisoners sentencedThis axe is a replica of a 10th century original found in the Danelaw. Today, the original is part of the Royal Armouries collection in Leeds. This type of axe head is classified as Petersen Type M, better known as the famous Daneaxe. The blade features a wide, thinly forged, wedge shaped cutting edge, often with projecting spurs on either side of the eye (yoke like projections). The head is relatively light due to the thin steel but has a large