Francisca Axe Antiqued

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 but the up-swept point and down-turned edge were both capable of penetrating chain mail. Our Francisca axe crafted by Paul Chen at the Hanwei factory 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 back-swept, as were the originals, providing greater sticking capability when thrown.

Features:

• Historically Accurate
• Fully Functional
• High-Carbon Blade

Specifications:

• Overall: 17 inch
• Blade Length: 3 1/2 inch
• Handle Length: 18 1/4 inch
• Weight: 1 lb 3 oz
• Thickness at Guard: .230