Torvaldsland Axe--the Axes used by the Torvaldslanders are the same as those used by the vikings.... a single bladed axe with no back spike or blade... this weapon could be weilded two handed or single handed if the Man was strong enough. It had a handle of 3 to 5 ft and a blade measuring up to 12 inches.

Alar Axe-- this Axe also known as a Francisca is the axe of the Danes, sometimes also known as the bearded axe....historically warriors liked to throw these as they never bounced the same twice and would wreak havok upon the the lines of the enemy

Torvald Axe	Quotes and Pics	Alar Axe
	It had been he and his men , who had freed Chenbar of Tyros, the sea slean, from a dungeon in port Kar, breaking through to him, shattering his chains from the walls with the blunt hammerlike backs of their great , curved, single-bladed axes.--Marauders of Gor, page 27 [Alar axe Quote] "The spine, of course would be immediately severed; moreover, part of the ax will, if the blow be powerful, emerge from the abdomen. It takes, however, more than one blow to cut a body, that of a man, in two. To strike more than twice, however, is regarded as clumsiness."---Marauders of Gor, page 104 There are many tricks in the use of the ax; feints are often used, and short strokes; and the handle, jabbing and punching; a full swing, of course, should it miss, exposes the warrior; certain elementary stratagems might be mentioned; the following are typical: it is pretended to have taken a full swing, even to the cry of the kill, but the swing is held short and not followed through; the antagonist then, if unwary, may rush forward, and be taken, the ax turned, off-guard, by the back cut, from the left to right"---Marauders of Gor, page 101 "The ax of Torvaldsland is one of the most fearful of the weapons on Gor. If one can get behind the ax, of course, one can meet it; but it is not easy to get behind the ax of one who knows its use, he need only strike one blow; he is not likely to launch it until it is assured of its target."---Marauders of Gor, page 101

These axes are truely fearsome weapons, able to shred sheilds, armor and people with ease. The greater reach when teamed up with a large torvaldslander shield make for a superior fighting style.... the only draw back being the somewhat slower speed when compared to a shortsword