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 in – 3 ft 11 in) at the low end to 1.5–1.7 metres (4 ft 11 in – 5 ft 7 in) or more at the long end.

Contemporary illustrations indicate that they had a shaft measuring over 1 metre and were probably wielded with both hands. This type of axe is known as “the Danish axe”, or “Dane axe”, which reflects its popularity amongst the Danish Vikings.

The Vikings used several kinds of axes as tools and weapons, and the most common was the Dane axe (also called the Danish axe). Dane axes are notable for their triangular blades with curved edges.

One of the famous Viking axes is the Dane axe, also known as Viking battle-axe. The Dane axe has a long and thin head that is shaped like a crescent or a wing, and a long haft that can reach up to 1.5 meters in length.

2023年5月18日 · The Dane axe, often called the Danish axe or the “great axe,” was a weapon that Viking warriors who wanted to rule the battlefield coveted. The Dane axe had a long handle and a huge cutting edge.

The two handed Viking axe, also called the Viking battle axe or ‘Dane Axe’, was large and heavy, and needed both hands to be used effectively. The one-handed axe could also be used for other types of work, but the Viking battle axe was designed exclusively as a weapon of war.

2025年2月19日 · 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 blade designed for powerful strikes in combat.

2022年6月15日 · 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 significant reach.

2018年6月12日 · If you’re in search for special Viking axe techniques, the Dane axe is your huckleberry. Since there aren’t many written records of Viking battle tactics, much of how these weapons were used is up to speculation.

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