{"product_id":"viking-skeggox-axe","title":"Viking Skeggox Axe — Hand-Carved, Custom","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are my favourite axes to carve. Based on an actual find from a Viking burial, this is a Skeggox-style Ragnar axe — no mass production, no shortcuts, just a bespoke piece born from genuine passion for the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery axe is made for one person. I'll work with you on the design — every element hand-drawn, then hand-carved into the steel and handle. Dragons, wolves, knotwork, runes, portraits, film themes — if I can draw it, I can carve it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5160 carbon steel head — strong, durable, holds a sharp edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of handle: Ash (strength) or Rosewood (beauty)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22\" Rosewood or 28\" authentic Ash handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree high-quality leather sheath worth £15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Option\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlain Viking Axe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Plain head and handle. Posted next working day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName or Simple Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Completed within a week. Perfect for a last-minute gift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomised One Side\u003c\/strong\u003e — Any design carved on one side. Great for display. 10 week waiting list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Customised\u003c\/strong\u003e — Any design on both sides — different designs on each if you want. 10 week waiting list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant something bigger? I make axes from 13\" camping hatchets all the way up to 6-foot Dane axes. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bushmansurvival.com\/collections\/the-axes\"\u003eSee the full axe collection here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Bit of History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Skeggox — from the Old Norse \"Skegg\" (beard) and \"Ox\" (axe) — was in widespread use from around the 6th century and is one of the defining weapons of the Viking Age. This axe is based on an actual archaeological find from a Viking burial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon steel will rust — oil after every use. Mineral oil works on the steel, handle, and leather sheath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf storing in the leather sheath, oil first then wrap in clingfilm to prevent rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWatch me carve one on YouTube: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/OcZT1_OJhOk\"\u003eCarving a Viking Axe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Based on an actual Viking burial find\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✔ 5160 carbon steel — built to last\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Hand-drawn and hand-carved — no lasers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Ash or Rosewood handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Handmade in South Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bushman Survival","offers":[{"title":"Customised  - 10 week waiting list","offer_id":41716692549822,"sku":"BMS003","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plain Viking Axe - No Wait","offer_id":41716692582590,"sku":"BMS003","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Viking Axe - Simple Name or Design","offer_id":44538620674238,"sku":"BMS003","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Customised - Carved One Side - Upto 10 week waiting list","offer_id":44538617233598,"sku":"BMS003","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1146\/4638\/products\/Viking_Axe_-_personalised_just_for_you_-_Bushman_Survival.heic?v=1699018033","url":"https:\/\/bushmansurvival.com\/en-us\/products\/viking-skeggox-axe","provider":"Bushman Survival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}