Ragnar Axes

Ragnar axes primarily refer to two distinct items: the popular television-inspired replica weapons of the Viking hero Ragnar Lothbrok and the specialized The Ragnar Throwing Axe designed for competitive sports.

The Television Replica (Ragnar Lothbrok’s Axe)

  • Design Inspiration: Modeled after the iconic bearded, single-handed tactical axe wielded by the character in the TV show Vikings.
  • Overall Length: Range from 47 cm to 70 cm (approx. 18.5 to 27.5 inches) depending on whether it is a compact wall-display piece or a full hand-forged variant.
  • Materials: High-carbon steel or stainless steel head paired with an ash, birch, or rosewood haft wrapped in weathered brown leather.
  • Weight: Approximately 800 g to 1.25 kg (1.7 to 2.7 lbs).
  • Intended Use: Primarily intended for display, costume use, or light symbolic cutting; not optimized for heavy modern log splitting.

The Competitive Throwing Axe (WATL Ragnar)

  • Design Inspiration: Official tournament-grade throwing axe approved by the World Axe Throwing League.
  • Handle Length: Straight 17.5 inches made of American hickory, engineered for easy customization or shortening.
  • Head Specifications: 1045 carbon steel head featuring an ultra-thin 4-inch bit designed for deep target sticking and smooth multi-rotation releases.
  • Total Weight: 2 pounds and 3 ounces (approx. 0.99 kg).
  • Intended Use: Professional and recreational urban axe throwing (single, double, or triple rotations).