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The mighty Viking spear: From farm to battlefield

The Viking spear was a versatile weapon that could be used for hunting, fighting and farming. It was common in battle as well as everyday life: farmers would use them to hunt while warriors carried the spears into battles against rival tribes or foes from abroad.
The vikings and theirs axes

The vikings and theirs axes

When we picture a viking, we often picture him or her with an axe in hand. Maybe combined with a round shield. Swords were used but not every viking could afford a sword. A sword only has one use while the axe has multiple uses and every farmer during that time had one. The axe has become the iconic weapon of a viking.