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  2. Sword of Freyr - Wikipedia

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    One theory is that the sword which Surtr uses to slay Freyr with is his own sword, which Freyr had earlier bargained away for Gerðr. This would add a further layer of tragedy to the myth. Sigurður Nordal argued for this view, but the possibility represented by Ursula Dronke's translation that it is a simple coincidence is equally possible. [3]

  3. Enchantment - Wikipedia

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    The Enchantments, an area within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of the Cascade Range; Enchantment, a way to improve equipment using magic in the video game Minecraft; Enchantment (social sciences), technical term used to describe the ways in which people create moments of wonder in the midst of everyday life

  4. Swordsmanship - Wikipedia

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    Soldiers in ancient Indian subcontinent are recorded as carrying a shield and spear in their hands while a sword, dagger, and battle-axe were held at the waist. These included both straight swords and slightly curved sabres. The stout, straight sword appears to have been common and can be seen in early sculptural depictions of the epics.

  5. Bearded axe - Wikipedia

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    The hook or "beard", i.e. the lower portion of the axe bit extending the cutting edge below the width of the butt, provides a wide cutting surface while keeping the overall mass of the axe low. This design allows the user to grip the haft directly behind the head for planing or shaving wood and variations of this design are still in use by ...

  6. Axe - Wikipedia

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    Ice axe or climbing axe: A number of different styles of ice axes are designed for ice climbing and enlarging steps used by climbers. Lathe hammer (also known as a lath hammer, lathing hammer, or lathing hatchet): a tool used for cutting and nailing wood lath which has a small hatchet blade on one side (which features a small lateral nick used ...

  7. Hand axe - Wikipedia

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    A hand axe (or handaxe or Acheulean hand axe) is a prehistoric stone tool with two faces that is the longest-used tool in human history. [1] It is made from stone, usually flint or chert that has been "reduced" and shaped from a larger piece by knapping , or hitting against another stone.

  8. Battle axe - Wikipedia

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    Horseman's axe, circa 1475. The blade's punched decoration suggests German make. This is an example of a battle axe that was tailored for the use of a mounted knight. The wooden haft is modern. A battle axe (also battle-axe, battle ax, or battle-ax) is an axe specifically designed for combat. Battle axes were designed differently to utility ...

  9. List of Axe products - Wikipedia

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    Axe Anarchy for Her: White can with pink details This is the first product for woman of the Company. Present 2013 Apollo: Dark can with turquoise spray top and lightning bolt logo. This relaunched version has a fresher fragrance compared to the original. Present 2013 Deep Space: Similar can to "Apollo". Possible variant or Limited Edition of ...