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.

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.