Juraj Janosik's Shepherd's Axe, Zinc Pendant, Antique Brass Finish

Miniature of Jánošík's shepherd's axe, made as a necklace pendant. This small-scale reproduction is based on a historical axe attributed to the legendary Slovak outlaw Juraj Jánošík. The pendant is cast from solid zinc alloy and preserves the characteristic shape and decoration of the original axe.

• Material: Zinc alloy
• Dimensions: 28 × 47 mm
• Made in our own workshop

Juraj Jánošík's shepherd's axe is one of the best-known symbols of Slovakia's outlaw tradition. After Jánošík's death, the axe reportedly passed into the possession of the Hungarian noble Szentiványi family, where it was handed down through generations. In 1813, it was donated to the Hungarian National Museum in Budapest. The axe has an oak shaft and a steel head, with a leather-wrapped handle reinforced with brass wire. In 1957, it was transferred to the Historical Museum in Bratislava. According to museum curator Michal Pírek, it is one of the oldest shepherd's axes with a documented history and most likely belonged to Jánošík himself.

Juraj Jánošík (1688–1713) was a legendary Slovak outlaw who became a symbol of resistance against authority and injustice. He was born in the village of Terchová at the foot of the Malá Fatra mountains, part of the Western Carpathians. Together with his band, he raided merchants and noblemen, and according to popular legend, he robbed the rich and gave to the poor. In 1713, he was captured, sentenced to death and executed in Liptovský Mikuláš at the age of just 25.

Anyone who has visited this part of the Carpathians, the Beskid and Fatra mountains, will fall in love with the region. Here, the mountains still tell stories of times long past.