Viking Vegvísir Axe Necklace, Steel — 60 cm Chain

A compass-bearing axe

The blade of this stainless steel axe features the Vegvísir at its center, surrounded by Celtic knots and runes engraved into the metal, extending down to the bail. The pendant is approximately 4.5 cm, on a 60 cm braided chain. Find it in our Viking Necklace collection.

What the Vegvísir really is

It is almost always presented as the "Viking compass." This is inaccurate, and we prefer to be upfront about it. The Vegvísir first appears in the Huld, an Icelandic manuscript compiled by Geir Vigfússon in 1860—about eight centuries after the end of the Viking Age. However, the accompanying text is magnificent: he who bears this sign will not lose his way, even in bad weather, even when the path is unknown. An Icelandic symbol from the 19th century, then, whose promise is worth more than the false antiquity often attributed to it. Our article on the Vegvísir covers this history in detail.

Specifications

• Material: stainless steel, does not tarnish
• Pendant: approximately 4.5 cm axe, engraved with Vegvísir and runes
• Chain: braided link, 60 cm, lobster clasp
• Care: soft cloth; shower-safe

For whom

For travelers, both literal and figurative. It pairs well with our braided leather Vegvísir bracelet.

Delivery — Allow 7 to 15 business days for mainland France, 10 to 20 days for the European Union. Free delivery on orders over €49.

Delivery guarantee — If your parcel is not delivered within 60 business days, we will provide an immediate reshipment or a full refund.

14-day returns — You have 14 calendar days from receipt to request an exchange or refund. The item must be returned within this period, in its original packaging.

Legal guarantees — All our products are covered by the legal guarantee of conformity and the guarantee against hidden defects, in accordance with the Consumer Code and the Civil Code.