Unleash Your Inner Viking with This Rough and Ready Axe
Gimli would approve.
![The tough](https://www.maxim.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/tops-knives-vi-ax.jpg?w=788&h=444&crop=1)
In lieu of esoteric magic spells or a swift bow and arrow to fend off the unruly hoards, a sturdy axe is your weapon of choice. And TOPS Knives’ Vi Ax (“Vi” short for “Viking” and “Ax” short for, well, “Axe”) is a worthy choice to wield. It’s great whether defending Middle Earth or just chopping wood around the campsite.
From its curved 5 1/4-inch head to a threatening double-edged spike, the whole thing is made from a solid slab of tough, impact-resistant steel. So the last thing in the world you need to do is baby it. Go ahead and whack away.
![Tops Knives Vi Ax - sheathed.jpg Even fully sheathed it looks pretty badass (Photo: TOPS Knives)](https://www.maxim.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/tops-knives-vi-ax-sheathed.jpg)
Black linen Micarta on its long, curvy handle gives it plenty of grip. And a fine black leather sheath with dual snaps rounds out the package.
Unless you’re the kind of badass who makes his own blades, this is the durable, all-purpose ax for you. It’s currently available on their site for $264, before the optional polished blade ($10) or black handle O-rings ($7) you may want.
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