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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.
