danish axe antiqued royal armouriesThis axe is a replica of a 10th century original found in the Danelaw. Today, the original is part of the Royal Armouries collection in Leeds. This type of axe head is classified as Petersen Type M, better known as the famous Daneaxe. The blade features a wide, thinly forged, wedge shaped cutting edge, often with projecting spurs on either side of the eye (yoke like projections). The head is relatively light due to the thin steel but has a large