so courage in the face of death was one of the highest Viking virtues
modelled on the hornless helms of the Norse warriors
Motif: Viking axe with decorative ornament
The ring is decorated with interlocking Norse knotwork
Norsemen raised ale and mead in horns and carved cups — a steel skull-and-bones mug is the modern descendant of that tradition
Hand-Forged & Carved Viking Axe "Othala" with Runic Head & Wrapped Handle Viking Style Text Engraving:No Engraving so courage in the faceThe "Othala" is a hand forged, hand carved Viking axe with a fully runic head and a wrapped beechwood handle, an ornate Norse display and collector's piece. Every step, from forging the head to etching the runes, is done by hand: no CNC, waterjet or pre cut blanks. Othala Viking axe: build & materials Head: forged high carbon steel, then etched, engraved, oxidised and carved by hand, covered in runes. Handle: beechwood, wrapped for grip and contrast.