Carpathian axe – the so-called valaska. Made from a single piece of forged steel, the axe is sharp and hardened.
The axe is equipped with a hand-stitched leather wrap under the head with the Adam Čeladín logo (five-time world champion in knife throwing), protecting the most stressed part of the handle during impacts. The product also includes a leather sheath with the logo of Adam Čeladín, which protects the blade from dulling and prevents accidental cuts.
- Functional axe
- Axe head dimensions: 6 × 15 cm
- Total length: 100 cm
- Weight approx. 820 g
- Made in the Czech Republic
Valaska is a shepherd’s axe traditionally associated with the Vlachs. It has always had a truly versatile use. Its origins lie in the mountainous regions from the Beskydy Mountains in Moravia through the Tatras to the vast arcs of the Carpathians, where it served as a daily tool for shepherds and a symbol of their culture. The valaska is not only practical but also represents freedom and the status of a mountain dweller. It was often decorated with engravings or metalwork, making it a personal item.
Uses: personal, hunting and throwing weapon, walking stick, cutting branches for fodder, slaughtering sheep, and as an attribute of armed dances and a distinctive part of traditional costume.
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