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The design continues the signature carved serpent theme established throughout this collection while introducing a different blade profile and a new serpent-focused blade artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esolid Rosewood handle features the same intricate serpent carving configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the deeply textured scale-like patterns, raised serpent detailing, and the dramatic three-dimensional serpent head at the handle tail. The carving extends along the shaft to create a continuous sculptural design from the axe head to the pommel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe forged steel blade introduces the major visual difference for Axe #14. Its cheek features a \u003cstrong\u003eprominent etched Serpent head\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by flowing Norse-inspired knotwork and ornamental linework. Together with the carved serpent handle, the blade creates a unified \u003cstrong\u003eSerpent and Midgard-inspired theme\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout the entire axe.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntricate serpent-inspired handle carving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree-dimensional Serpent head at the handle tail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep scale-textured carving along the shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23-inch overall length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid premium Rosewood handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive new bearded blade profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerpent head etching on the blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorse-inspired knotwork and ornamental blade etching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-forged high-carbon steel axe head\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolished silver-toned cutting edge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo leather wrapping on the handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate leather sheath provided\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Design Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3D Serpent Head Pommel\u003c\/strong\u003e — A sculpted serpent head forms the signature feature at the tail of the Rosewood handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale-Textured Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — Deep carved textures create the visual appearance of overlapping serpent scales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaised Serpent Detailing\u003c\/strong\u003e — A flowing serpent element travels along the carved Rosewood shaft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerpent-Etched Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e — A prominent Serpent head is etched directly into the forged steel cheek.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorse-Inspired Ornamentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Interlaced knotwork and decorative patterns complement the serpent imagery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Blade Geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e — Axe #14 introduces a different blade silhouette from the previous Serpent models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnified Serpent Theme\u003c\/strong\u003e — The blade etching and three-dimensional handle carving create a continuous serpent identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; 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