{"product_id":"francisa-axe-a-grade","title":"Francisca Axe","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrancisca Axe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Francisca Axe has been beautifully crafted using the highest-quality materials. The head has been forged using carbon steel to achieve the iconic shape associated with the Francisca Axe. This throwing axe was a popular weapon throughout the Early Middle Ages by the Franks, being used by both the Merovingians and Charlemagne. Whilst, popularised by the Franks, examples of this style have axe have been found in England, suggesting its use by the Anglo-Saxons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shaft has been hand-crafted from Rosewood and finished with our signature beeswax and linseed oil blend, which helps protect, aids in grip, and brings out the wood's natural grain. Each axe is supplied with a hand-sewn leather sheath that connects with push buttons for quick and easy removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpened edge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Length - 56 cm (22\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade width - 2.5 cm (1\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting edge length - 7.5 cm (2.9\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight - 0.8 Kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead material - Carbon steel (1040)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaft material - Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather sheath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead wedged to shaft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade hardness - 58-60 HRC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced for throwing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach axe has been carefully handmade. Therefore, it is possible for there to be some small variations. Stamped with our logo as a sign of assured quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese axes aren't heavy duty wood chopping \/ splitting axes. They feature a thin edge which is designed for cutting, Wood splitting axes have a thicker wedge shaped edge, specifically designed to absorb the impact caused by wood chopping. For wood splitting please check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hornsofodin.com\/products\/viking-splitting-axes?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=splitting+a\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003e\"Viking Splitting Axe\" \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTHESE ARE NOT TOYS. THEY ARE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AXES WITH EXTREMELY SHARP BLADES. You MUST be 18 to purchase this item, and identification will be\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e required on delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny customs fees that may occur with items sent to Europe are payable by the customer. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Friends Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55210886693249,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0004\/2342\/8162\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_69fecf52-65f5-49a9-903d-a72bec2f4618.jpg?v=1771952302","url":"https:\/\/www.hornsofodin.com\/products\/francisa-axe-a-grade","provider":"Horns of Odin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}