{"product_id":"hachette-viking-or-argent-format-court-36cm","title":"Hachette Viking Gold and Silver: Short Format, 36 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe short format — the one you actually wear on your belt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty-six centimeters exactly, and that's the whole point. A \u003cstrong\u003esilver crescent\u003c\/strong\u003e blade mounted on a \u003cstrong\u003egold-toned, cobblestone-patterned\u003c\/strong\u003e body, pierced with a large circular eye, on a short black handle. This is the axe you can keep on your belt all evening without even noticing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind this piece in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/haches-vikings\"\u003eViking axe collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat sets this piece apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSize changes everything:\u003c\/b\u003e at 36 cm, it can be worn on a belt and handled indoors without bumping into anyone. 50 to 60 cm models quickly become cumbersome in a crowd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eTwo finishes on one piece:\u003c\/b\u003e the crescent edge remains silver while the entire body of the head is gold and textured — a sharp contrast that monochromatic replicas lack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eThe first costume:\u003c\/b\u003e this is the lightest and shortest piece in our selection, the one you give to a child or choose for a first costume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eNot a weapon:\u003c\/b\u003e the PU foam with a rigid core does not cut, pierce, or strike. This replica is made for costumes, reenactment, and display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e PU foam with a rigid core, antique gold and silver finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 36 cm long, blade approximately 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eUsage:\u003c\/b\u003e costume, reenactment, wall decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort axes are not a modern compromise: Scandinavian excavations have yielded many of them, with heads of ten to fifteen centimeters mounted on handles barely longer than a forearm. These were \u003cstrong\u003eone-handed axes\u003c\/strong\u003e, worn tucked into the belt, used as much for splitting kindling as for combat. The large two-handed axes, which have defined the image of the Viking warrior, are actually \u003cem\u003erarer\u003c\/em\u003e in graves than these modest tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/anatomie-epee-viking-parties-fabrication\"\u003eanatomy of the Viking sword\u003c\/a\u003e details how these weapons were forged, and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/armure-viking-cotte-mailles-casque-equipement\"\u003ereport on warrior equipment\u003c\/a\u003e puts each piece into its proper context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the same category\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hache-viking-tete-de-loup-lame-runique-50cm\"\u003eViking Wolf Head Axe: Runic Blade, 50 cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hache-viking-barbue-gravee-bandes-dorees-50cm\"\u003eEngraved Bearded Viking Axe: Gold Bands, 50 cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hache-de-guerre-a-bec-manche-enveloppe-58cm\"\u003eBeaked War Axe: Wrapped Handle, 58 cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57913998246270,"sku":"LCV-ARME-HACHETTEVIKINGORARGENTFORMATCOU","price":34.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/hachette-viking-or-argent-format-court-36cm-ambiance.jpg?v=1787667055","url":"https:\/\/www.le-comptoir-viking.fr\/en\/products\/hachette-viking-or-argent-format-court-36cm","provider":"Le Comptoir Viking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}