Axes was in use already in the Stone Age, and in the time of the Vikings axes was a standard weapon. In the collection there are over 70 so-called farmers weapon axes from the period 1600 to 1750.
This is axes was designed for combat. Axes were effective weapons, and the pointed shape blade also worked as a hook. The axe could therefore be used to hook and pull down, for example, a rider from the horse.
