The Four-Lugged Chopping Axe by Gransfors Bruk is a Norweigan axe from the 7th century which was developed into a western Scandinavian type. It is characterized by the four lugs: two below the eye and two above the eye. The Four-Lugged Chopping Axe has a relatively wide and curved adge.

Archaeological findings indicate that this type of chopping axe probably formed part of people's personal equipment. It was used both as a hatchet and as a working axe, but also as a weapon in battle before the actual battle axe was developed.

This replica, is based on an axe dating back to the 9th century and was found in the County of Skane in the southern part of Sweden. The original Four-Lugged Chopping Axe is exhibited at the Museum Kulturen in Lund. Hand forged in Sweden by master smith Lars Enander from top quality steel and then carefully hardened and tempered to Rockwell 57 for the best combination and hardness and toughness. Straight 24" Hickory handle. 4 3/4" long cutting edge. Overall length of head 6 1/2". Overall weight with handle 2lbs 4oz. Comes with a leather sheath.

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Gransfors Bruk

The family owned Gransfors Bruk (Gransfors Forge) is located in a small town in the county of Halsingland in Sweden. The forge has been making premium quality axes and other forged tools since 1902. All tools are hand forged by professional smiths. The forging craft is allowed to take its time as the smiths do not work by the piece. They take care and do the right forging from the beginning. Their confidence in the end product is such that they choose not to stone, grind, smooth or paint the tools. When a smith is satisfied with his work, he marks the head with his initials beside the Company's crown label.