battle ready bearded axehead oldThis axe head is modeled after various examples found in Scandinavia, the British Isles, France, Ireland, and the Netherlands. This type of axe head is classified as Petersen Type B. It features the typical bearded shape, with a protruding lower section. Axes of this type are often found in contexts related to warfare. They were produced at least between around 800 and 900 AD, and possibly as early as the beginning of the 7th century. The beardthe