The Dane axe or long axe (including Danish axe and English long axe) is a type of European early medieval period two-handed battle axe with a very long shaft, around 0.9–1.2 metres (2 ft 11 …

This type of axe is known as “the Danish axe”, or “Dane axe”, which reflects its popularity amongst the Danish Vikings. Cross axe from Ludvigshare. Viking Age "two-handed" axe. …

When people picture a Viking, they probably imagine a heavily armored fierce warrior wielding an axe. The Vikings used several kinds of axes as tools and weapons, and the most common …

Jun 15, 2022 · A Dane axe is a large, two-handed battle axe used by Viking warriors during the early Middle Ages. It features a long, wide, and thin blade, providing a cutting edge with …

Dec 24, 2024 · The Dane axe, a formidable two-handed weapon, played a pivotal role in transforming medieval warfare. Its distinctive design and lethal effectiveness not only made it a …

Feb 19, 2025 · The Dane Axe is a large, two-handed battle axe used by Viking warriors and medieval European soldiers. It features a long wooden shaft and a wide, crescent-shaped …

Aug 8, 2023 · Some of the most elite warriors of the period, from fearsome Viking Berserkers to King Harold Godwinson's Huscarls fighting for England at the Battle of Hastings, famously …

The Dane Axe became popular during the 10th and 11th centuries as the Danes fought to gain strongholds in England, Normandy, and Ireland. The very large Dane Axes were regarded as …

Jul 11, 2025 · Today we take a look at some of the ways that medieval warriors may have fought with the Dane Axe, a large two-handed battle axe common in the tenth and eleventh centuries.

Our December artefact is the Viking broadaxe or the Dane axe. Appearing in the second half of the 10 th century, the Dane axe is amongst first lines of the evidence to signal the growing …