Viking Battle Axe

Viking battle axe: Long hafted axes were used in combat by skilled warriors to break up enemy lines. They were one of the most feared weapons of that time. In this video, I demonstrate the power that can be generated by wielding a two handed bearded Viking axe. Please note that most Dane axes would have had a more upswept blade than my axe has. I do not claim that my axe is a replica of historical finds, but we do know that this design was used at least from the early Viking Age.
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[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Please read the subtext and watch the entire video before commenting on axe design. I will probably be talking about this in an upcoming video about the myths and the reality of Viking Age weapons.

[@devonmcfarlane4262]

Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen where did you get this axe?

[@ericpfeiffer3463]

Bjorn I really enjoy your videos I am of Norwegian ancestry my great great grandparents came to the US from Trondheim years ago and I feel closer to my heritage by listening to many of your tutorials

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thank you, Eric. Glad to have a fellow "Norwegian" here!

[@ronschramm9163]

The excellent thing about the Dane axe is, that you can use the head of the axe for the killing strikes, and the shaft or haft, as a quarterstaff, for defense and parrying an opponents weapon in close quarters combat. In addition, the blunt top of the axe could also be used to apply force in a push tactic, without necessarily killing an opponent. It is quite a versatile weapon and tool.

[@gearheadted5110]

Hello, Bjorn, from Washington State USA. I enjoy the old tools, clothes, and your Norwegian accent. I am half Norwegian from my mother's side.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Hello there! That is very cool! Glad to have you here.

[@duanescot]

Everytime I see the background in your videos, I am just amazed at how beautiful it is there, puts America to shame.. you are lucky to live in such a beautiful land

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thanks, glad you like it. I guess America is beautiful too. I have been to California and the Sequoia forest and that was spectacular.

[@duanescot]

I grew up around Monterey, the Avenue of Giants, Yosemite, we have some beautiful areas, but there is just something about Scandinavian nature that just calls to me, maybe its my love of cold weather, I do not know, but again, I am just amazed at the areas you film your videos in, I enjoy every single one of them and look forward to the next. Wish I could be there participating in them with ya!!

[@sarahgray430]

"Hey...I can still eat this, so I'm not going to throw it away..." He sounds like my husband raiding the fridge. The axe looks like an effective weapon, and like my husband the narrator is an impressive example of a human male. The name Bjorn means "bear", and it suits him!

[@punkbloater]

That’s dried meat and realy hard, so this would go clean through almost any part of a human. Long reach to go over shields or hook them and pull down and long enough to reach a person wielding a sword. I think you can see this type of axe in action if you search «Wolin Festival» in Polan, it’s the closest thing you get to a real viking battle. My god it’s a mess of crazy people! :D

[@RikkiTheRose]

they sadly lack tactics in Wolin

[@shawnm5692]

It would be awesome if I could purchase a quality axe like that. My last name literally means axe.

[@grammer6529]

I've loved scandinavian culture since I was a small child so it is nice to find a KZbin channel that shows what I enjoy.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Glad you like it, Ethan!

[@cimbrerbushcraft-vikingheritag]

Great video 👍🏻 and what a great knowledge you have about the Viking age. Awesome axe … and as a Dane … I can’t help…being a little bit proud 😉 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us 🤗👌🏻

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

You should be proud! It is the most awesome weapon I know of. And just saying Dane Axe gives you that special feeling...

[@paulrudd1063]

That was a very interesting video. It is sobering to think of the force that weapon can generate. Ive read that the saxon atmy had men with two handed axes that they swung around in circles before striking their target. They had to go in front of the shield wall so that they didn't hit their own compatriots. It was said they could slice a horse "in twain". Your video is an excellent reenactment. Thanks for making the video!

[@renesrensen9109]

Mange tak for dine gode videoer. Og mange hilsner fra Danmark. Good work.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Hei René! Takk skal du ha, og beste hilsner fra Norge!

[@michaelharris4503]

Great video Bjorn. It’s great to see an educational video about something new (to me ) done in a calm and interesting manner. Subscribed a while back. Thank you!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thank you, Michael! Another Viking axe video will be up probably next week.

[@CheeseDanish85]

Warriors using the dane axe were usually part of a 2-man team. The front man would have a shield and a 1-handed weapon, and would draw the main attention. The axe wielder would be behind the front man, and off to a side slightly. He could attack from over his partner for attacks from above, or around the sides to either catch an unguarded opening, or even to go for the legs of an opponent - either with a hooking attack, or pure damage.

[@robertcorbell1006]

I take it that this would be your weapon in battle while the bow would be your tool for providing food for the raiding party when in character. While two-handed weapons rely on being able to block with stave-like techniques and can leave one vulnerable without a shield, you can still by-pass most shields by hooking them down or pulling them aside while also breaking through certain armors. Part of the reason this is a cool and very useful, not to mention deadly and effective weapon. :)

[@chaosvolt]

Seeing an axe that seems better fit as a weapon than a tool, still easily put one hell of a split in that stump, put a smile on my face for some reason.

[@theblissfullone]

Dane Axe! :-) Tusind tak for this information, Bjorn.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Takk skal du ha!

[@redsorgum]

One of my favorite axe head style. Cold Steel sells an axe similar to that, but with a shorter handle.

[@UsDiYoNa]

Love it. I myself have a long hand axe with a beard/hook that's very similar in shape and style to yours. I carry it every actually.

[@MrRageMate]

Hello from Finland. I love your videos. Dane axe is one of my favorite weapons of all time. I would like to talk about viking age with you all day. Keep doing good work 👍

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thank you, and likewise!

[@judyclar7246]

thank you! my ancestry came from over there the weapon Dane axe was it used and adopted by other countrys for me it is the best>Rollo Robert Rognvaldsson is my 34th grandfather

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

That's awesome, Judy!

[@mikeheltonsurvivalandprepp6583]

Awesome Axe great video I have a few Tomahawks that I practice with Tomahawk in one hand knife in the other hand Axes are a great weapon Thanks my friend

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

I love tomahawks as well. Tomahawk and knife is a very good combination.

[@lynnmaxwell6325]

Great video! Love the excitement in your voice when you discovered it was still good and you could still eat it!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Haha, it is always pleasant to discover food!

[@nilodrallub7812]

Greetings from California ! I just found you yesterday and I am very impressed by everyone that I've seen so far. Thank You for making them .

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thank you, Nilo!

[@aswwafl]

To steal a quote from winston churchill: 'It is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma; but perhaps there is a key.'

[@13bravoredleg18]

My Saxon ancestors also used the Dane axe.

[@michaelrector9176]

Great video! All I can is that I'm glad I wasn't on the receiving end of that axe in battle. It is a fearsome weapon, and at the time elegant in design.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thank you! I’m feel the same... Someone skilled in using this weapon must have been nearly impossible to defeat.

[@grahamstory]

Interesting video. The saxons also used the 'battle' axe. King Harolds' 'huscarls' used them.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

The saxons were fantastic warriors and very fascinating.

[@paulweaver332]

Glad to hear that you were going to eat that fenalår - as soon as you made your first chop I thought "Mmmm - that looks good!" Keep up the good work!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thank you, Paul. Yes, I will!

[@hellbilly1373]

A very impressive weapon, and versatile. You could pull a shield down, hook behind your enemies foot , reach over other warriors and chop, or if the fight wasn't so crowded that you could swing it wide, decapitate or remove limbs in one swing.

[@peterpoulsen1210]

Lovely to see the old axe of my kin "The Danes" to be use! :D

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Since I have part of my ancestry from Denmark, I thought I should have a Dane axe! It is an awesome name, by the way.

[@rgoutdoors2166]

A brutal demonstration, and i'm glad you can still eat the meat :) thanks for showing us Bjorn - Robb

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thanks, Robb! Yes, I’m glad too!

[@sarahanderson6467]

Wow what a weapon, great video

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thank you, Sarah! Glad to see you again.

[@NativeTearz]

Great information and demonstration. Very nice axe, understand why it is most treasured

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thank you!

[@dtmlavaca]

This was one of your best videos, Bjorn...👍🇳🇴🇺🇸

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thanks, Danny!

[@sigfridironside647]

You know, in Romania we made some sort of tradition. When a youtuber that you love uploads a video, you leave a like before the video starts. So why not pass the tradition to Bjorns channel as well?!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

I like that tradition!

[@marshall1265]

I hate to see youtubers test weapons and anything really on bottles and food, its so wasteful, it really frustrates me over how much people don't seem to care about the environment and the energy that has gone into producing the foods. It feels so good to know that there is someone who would not waste good food.

[@donnyo65]

Such a simple and, dare I say, elegant weapon. I have a woodworking axe made by Gransfors, which is just like a short version of this. It is my favourite axe as it is so versatile. When I get my forge working again I think I will make one of these but maybe with a spike of some sort on the rear of the head. Great video - thanks.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thank you! Great plan on that new axe!

[@JarlSeamus]

The shape of the head also probably evolved from conserving the cost of very expensive steel. By making the body and throat thin and giving the bit a hooked shape, you have a lot less steel and still a long cutting edge.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

That is a very good point that I learned about from the process of extracting iron from peat. I should have mentioned that!

[@germanolivares4772]

Nice axe, nice place and cool guy :)

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thanks!

[@sgt_kissekatt6686]

Probably the biggest missconception about two handed weapons is just the "they are big and slow" while often (but ofc there are exception) wepons like the Dane axe in the right hands can be faster and more controlable than a one handed weapon.

[@matthewdaniel6045]

I need one of these style of axes.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

I think any man needs a large, bearded axe, haha!

[@garychynne1377]

good show bjorn. good demonstration. this reminded me of a family story about my great grandfather william chynne. he had a saw mill and one day a man was there and called him a bastard because he was. william grabbed his axe and chased the man who jumped off the wharf into the ocean and started to swim for his life. william jumped in after him swimming with one arm and still holding the axe with the other. guess he never caught him. hahaha. axes command respect. thank yew take care gare

[@MH-yt8ip]

Haha, "I don't think you'll find anyone, at least not on youtube, anyone that has been in a real axe fight"... so true!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

There are lots of «tough guys» out there, and that comment was really about them.

[@crowsbaneful]

I don't eat meat so I cringed somewhat at the close ups, however I do enjoy learning everything I can about my ancestors and I have had a draw towards Dane Axes particularly for some time.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

I can understand that! Sorry, but I didn't think it was okay to eat anymore.

[@crowsbaneful]

Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen No need for an apology but thank you, i understand your reason. You look excellent by the way and I am watching the rest of your videos as I am new here.

[@shiftsteel257]

thank you for another great video. Axes are great weapons.

[@grimmgod4805]

Very nice axe I've been looking for one for a while

[@grimterrapin3987]

That axe sunk pretty deep into that stump. I'm impressed

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

It has tremendous power. I like my axe!

[@dhession64]

Outstanding video, Bjorn.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thank you!

[@richardking9621]

That is a bad ass axe!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Yes, I think it is.

[@dwingsworld2581]

That is one gorgeous axe. It must have been a terrifying sight do you have that wielded against you. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thanks! And I agree, it must have been horrible.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

What a fine tool. A handle is available everywhere and the multiple uses are very evident.A bit of a trim and that will make some fine feeds.The color and smell are the telltale. Are the handles mostly that long. I can see advantages to long and shorter.I can see that it is one of your treasures. Thanks a bunch for this today Bjorn.

[@greyareaRK1]

Cool video. I don't remember where I read it, but I was under the impression that berserkers were not real, insofar as they weren't mad men frothing at the mouth. I supposed they may have been what you described - a means to create panic in the enemy with axes. And campfire stories told to frighten. Schola Gladitoria recently did some tests with a dane axe (based on a museum example), and they were also impressive.

[@ulf793]

Like the Dane axe my friend, my favourite to train with.

[@edfaringer8671]

Great video sir, and one nice axe. Can't wait to see your video on all of your axes.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

I feel that I shouldn't wait too long with that video! And thank you!

[@Ravynwulf]

I have a Paul Chen (bearded axe head) just like yours but about 2ft shorter on the handle. I'm little (only 5'2) so it's almost a Dane axe to me..lol. And I love mine too, it also has a name. I have 6 axes...

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

That is awesome. And six axes! I like that!

[@huds5005]

Great Video, that flat head design can also be used to smash the enemy in the face with a thrust, if you don't have enough time to bring back for a full swing.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Yes, I know. I didn't want to go into the fighting techniques, it tends to attract a special kind of people... But it feels a lot like long stick fighting in the Thai tradition, actually. But that is just the feeling I get when I hold the axe.

[@huds5005]

I agree, it has much versatility. I also agree with the whole Tactics and technique discussion, when it comes to our ancient ancestors unless there are written accounts its all speculation. People tend to use or throw in current bias because that is all they know.

[@einarbolstad8150]

If you have any interest in the Viking age, go ahead and buy that book linked to at the end. Great book and the author is none other than axe wielding Bjørn himself.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thank you. It is not available in English yet, but still, thank you for those kind words.

[@user-ul9uv9ip4v]

Really reminds me of the Vikings series :))

[@bolverko]

Great video, very informative. I love your clothes as well!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thank you!

[@Adam-lu3fb]

Finally! Someone who discusses the importance of the shape of a bearded axe as a tool. One thing to be emphasized is that a fighting axe was made as thin and light as possible, as it was not designed for felling trees. I'm looking to add a Dane axe to my collection soon.

[@martialme84]

I really enjoy yor content, and this video in particular! I am so glad that i found your channel! :-) The first of your videos i ever watched was a video where you shared with us what viking style clothes you normally use. Also a very interesting video. I am in the process of assembling my own viking festival kit, since i live near what you probably call "Hedeby" and there are many such festivals here around the year. You have a great channel! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thanks a lot! That's awesome that you're getting into this lifestyle! Welcome!

[@Fluffy_666]

Great video! Love the way you do your videos in general :)

[@wolfpackbushcraftaustralia]

i have subscribed to your channel love the video from wolf pack Australia

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thank you, glad to have you here!

[@mr31337]

Why-king weapon of moss destruction. Nice video.

[@twotonanchor]

Good morning my friend. I’m in the medical field by trade and was wondering how traditional Vikings would treat various illness and injury. Would this be an interesting video to make?

[@user-mq5xt5jf4o]

That’s a very interesting question. Lots of skeletons have been found showing healed up battle wounds, even to the head, how did they treat such serious wounds? Vikings were not the only warriors in the world at that time; I don’t know where to find info about this, but it must be out there somewhere. In Scandinavia, “Vølve” was the name of wise women, who had a substantial knowledge of a wide range of medical herbs to treat different conditions, they also used hallucinogens such as henbane to ease pain and “witchcraft” (=placebo effect, I guess...).

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

It is very intriguing to look into this. We have the parly mythic assumption that they would use onion soup to smell if inner organs were punctured etc. And we know they at least sometimes survived having a limb severed. Apart from that, it's a lot of guesswork. We do know, however, that some things that can only be cured with modern medicine would kill them. For instance, they were vulnerable to infections and parasites.

[@richardking9621]

Thanks for the video my friend!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thank you. Glad you liked it.

[@garybryant7274]

I have a Dane Axe but it's about a foot shorter. I love it. I haven't named it yet.

[@southerntimberjack1]

Great axe and video.

[@r4b3]

Nice and very interesting video. Thx for sharing!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thank you!

[@Taromovies]

Your'e looking just great in your viking clothing my friend, i know you have a lot of power and with this weapon....oh man...thanks for sharing and explaining, take care, Taro

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thank you, Taro!

[@johnoneill1565]

I am sure that it appeared in Scotland. What a weapon it must have been terrifying...

[@edreese3514]

Another great video and that's one nice looking ask thanks for sharing

[@buchraftwoodsman919]

hi. that is a good looking axe the bigger the better. I think with one blow you easy cut somebody's head of. it was a brutal period. thanks for sharing. grtz and have a nice weekend

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Well, that mutton leg was thicker than a neck, so if you hit someone with the right angle, his head would come clean off.

[@izzymelo]

Great video

[@WiltshireMan]

Very interesting Bjorn. I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of that axe! Sandy

[@WiltshireMan]

PS The weather looks much kinder in Norway right now than it does in the UK. It is cold and damp here!!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thank you, mr Wiltshire! It is now quite cold here in southeastern Norway, but not much snow. I miss the green leaves tremendously, as I always do at this time of the year! (If anyone reads this comment, do check out his channel, it's awesome!)

[@longrider42]

I have the Hanwei Danish War Axe. Different blade style and mine is on a more agricultural style handle, oh and its not the one I am holding in the picture. :) Good Video.

[@alvinruble6939]

Could you please make a video of how to make your salted Meats

[@CIA-M]

How to prepare your food like a proper viking 👌 xD

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Absolutely!

[@mikaelpetersson922]

I read somewhere that the tactics in battle was to lure each other into ambushes and fight there. A little like you can see in Robin Hood films. So an axe like that would have been useful in an clearing in the forest or on a field. If I could like this video 10 times I would.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thanks, Mikael and Ian!

[@tyrson9536]

Very nice axe my friend 😃

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thanks, David!

[@richstone2627]

Your bit could be used for wood working. Other types were thin and light and made only for felling men not trees or wood working. If you read about the Danes and later the Saxons who used these axes they were the elite fighters of their time, like our special operations forces today. Love your axe, I'm a axe man, and your clothing. Thank you

[@PrimalEdge]

amazing axe! I love it!!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thanks!

[@geoffallert1921]

Great video again, Bjorn. You are right in your conclusions that people from around the world have tools or farming implements that could also be used as weapons. Keep up the good work and I look forward to more from you.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thank you, Geoff!

[@martinha201]

I agree with you in almost all Points! But when the Rod was coverd in sheet Metal... it would be the best Weapon at its Age! Knowing that Iron is expensive back then... 😐

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

It absolutely was!

[@PedroPereira-ut6pp]

Nice vid Bjorn, i really enjoy your channel. Fun fact: that's called presunto in portuguese

[@METALMAN41202]

awesome videos

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thanks, Ryan!

[@iamnizorro9781]

Holy moly.... That is some hard meat, I mean that is some thick hard meat. Very cool indeed. May I ask where you bought the axe? I live in Sweden and if I can't buy the axe, then at least I can buy the axe head, at least a similar one from Gränsforsbruk, and make an attempt at making a shaft myself. Awesome video! Love your channel!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thanks! I bought if from Arma Epona! You can maybe get it through Wulflund now.

[@JelsmaOutdoors]

Awsome, thanks for the great vids.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thanks a lot for commenting!

[@svenjosefsson8007]

Well friends all l can say is this is one of Bjorns best vids. I'm damned jealous of that Dane axe ! May I ask if any are for sale? As a wee celt its probably bigger than I am ! Ha! Ha! This is so cool its untrue!

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Thanks a lot! I got it from Arma Epona, I believe. You should treat yourself to one of these axes!

[@svenjosefsson8007]

I'd love to but they are not listed on the Arma Epona site at the moment. Great website though lots of tempting stuff ! However I'll have to resist as I'm saving up for my Norwegian "Raid" next year.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Have you tried Wulflund?

[@hilmarheathkliff9511]

Awesome video Bjorn. I just subscribed yesterday after finding your videos and have been bingeing them all night. It is currently 5:30 am and i started that binge at 9 pm. I have been wonderinv if i will meet you at Trelleborg or Moesgaard this coming summer. I am with Rimmugýgur from Iceland and started only this autumn. Ps where can i get this kind of meat and is that mutton or something else. Srry for the rambling comment i have so many questions i am hoping you reply with answers. Greetings from Hveragerđi, Iceland.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

I really want to go to the Trelleborg festival! And it is always good to meet Icelanders!

[@hilmarheathkliff9511]

thank you very much for replying. hope i will see you there this summer. take care.

[@billj503]

please make a video about that leather pouch bag you wear with the antler buckle. did you make it? or can i buy it somewhere. i love the look and size of it. thanks

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

That has been noted! (I bought it.)

[@brandonironhead933]

Love the axe wish I could make my own I do own a Norse style knife and sword made by grim frost in Sweden my next purchase will be a Dane axe

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Sounds awesome. The Grimfrost guys are friends of mine.

[@brandonironhead933]

They are an awesome company

[@dianeteeter6650]

Nice

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

Dude your awesome! Oh man you look like you have fun doing what you do there! This was an awesome video. I own a Arms and Armor Dane Axe and its a beast. I love the Viking era. Just fantastic info on your channel. God bless.... Was the wood shaft that long you think? I am sure they had many different lengths back then.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

I think you’re right. The handle length would have varied, I guess. But a Dane axe had a long reach. Glad you like the video!

[@chiphatcher6921]

Did you have the axe head custom forged or did you buy it? Can you recommend a vendor that sells the larger bearded head and not the hatchet-sized head? Thanks.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

I don't know at the moment. If you'd want a replica of a find, it would be difficult as I don't know anyone who makes that now.

[@seanross4202]

Great video. Question for you. Do you think Vikings and Saxons used a Mace type weapon?

[@cr0cket01]

great for hard to reach fruit like apples (why are best apples up so high?)

[@BjornOdinsson1]

Where can I get one? Love axes!

[@punkrockviking]

Could you use a dane axe to split wood for a fire? I imagine broader axe heads would be more useful, but I'm wondering how this axe would do.

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Absolutely. But it’s not ideal.