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Gimli's Bearded Axe (Lord of the Rings)

A bearded axe, or Skeggöx (from Old Norse Skegg, beard + öx, axe) refers to various axes, used as a tool and weapon, as early as the 6th century AD. It is most commonly associated with Viking Age Scandinavians. The lower portion of an axe bit is called the "beard" and the cutting edge of the bearded axe extends below the width of the butt to provide a wide cutting surface while keeping the overall weight of the axe low. The hook, or "beard" of the axe would have also been useful in battle, to hook onto things, such as shields or weapons, to pull them out of the defender's grasp.

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  • Originally Aired May 6, 2013
  • Runtime 15 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network YouTube
  • Created March 25, 2014 by
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  • Modified March 25, 2014 by
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