CAS Hanwei Legendary 18.25" Francesca Viking Curved Handle Throwing Axe Antiqued

Description

Francisca Axe
Historically Accurate, Fully Functional, Antiqued
High Carbon Blade & Hardwood Handle
18.25” Overall, 3.5” Blade Length
Paul Chen | Hanwei Forge, XH2020N
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The Francisca, so named for its Frankish origins, was used by the Vikings both as a throwing weapon and for close-quarters combat. Its graceful lines are legendary; the upswept point and downturned edge were both capable of penetrating chain mail and pretty much any armor of that time. This version is crafted by Paul Chen at the Hanwei factory and features a forged head with a fire-gray or antiqued finish and a swelled-end hardwood shaft for secure head retention. The shaft is also backswept, as were the originals, providing much greater striking and sticking capability when thrown.
See the wikipedia entry for 'Francesca' for more detail about how this style axe was used in battle, famous for breaking enemy lines. This is a rugged, battle ready reproduction of Viking axes used by Franks, Normans, and Saxons from as early as 500 A.D. Antiqued to look like it's been adventuring for generations, built to last for many more.
Paul Chen designs, manufactured by Hanwei Forge, are world renowned for rugged, battle ready reproductions.
High-Carbon Blade ( 1090 carbon steel, Swedish Powder Steel, L6 Bainite)
Curved Hardwood Handle
Blade Length: 3 1/2“, Overall Length: 18 1/4", Thickness at Guard: .230", Weight: 1 lb, 3 ozs
Fully Functional
Historically Accurate
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