Viking War Axes: Design and Testing

What historical weapon were the blacksmiths challenged to recreate?

• Swords

• Daggers

• Viking war axes

• Spears

Why is heat treatment a crucial step in making an axe?

• To make the axe shiny

• To prevent the axe from rusting

• To ensure the axe is strong and functional

• To add decorative patterns to the metal

What traditional technique did Jeremiah use to create a durable edge on his axe?

• Casting the metal

• Laser cutting the blade

• Forge welding a high carbon bit

• Electroplating the edge

What type of handle fitting, which uses no glue or pins, did Chris initially plan for his axe?

• Glued fit

• Pinned fit

• Pressure fit

• Welded fit

What was the main goal of throwing the Viking war axes into the wooden drawbridge mockup?

• To see how well they could chop wood.

• To test the strength and overall construction of the axes.

• To check if the axes could stick into a target.

• To practice throwing techniques.

What was a key difference noted about the blade design of the winning Viking war axe compared to the other axe?

• The winning axe had a flat edge, while the other had a curved edge.

• The winning axe had a curved blade that allowed deeper digging.

• The winning axe had a stout edge that prevented deep penetration.

• The winning axe's blade was made of a different metal.

Why were the Viking war axes used to cut through fish?

• To prepare a meal for the judges.

• To see if the axes were balanced for cutting.

• To evaluate the sharpness and cutting ability of the blades.

• To demonstrate traditional Viking fishing methods.

What was the main reason one of the Viking war axes did not win the competition?

• It was too heavy to swing effectively.

• Its handle broke during the tests.

• The blade showed damage on its edge after a strength test.

• It failed to cut through the fish cleanly.