Astrid's Old Axe

Astrid's old axe (speculated to have previous belonged to her mother) is a weapon Astrid carries in the first movie and through all the seasons of DreamWorks: Dragons.

Design
Unlike Astrid's current axe, her old axe used to have a pretty standard and common design.

The blades of the head already looked worn and rusty in the first movie, which insinuates that this axe has had a fair amount of use. There seems to be leather twirled around the haft for a good grip.

Appearances
Shortly after Astrid's introduction, she is seen sitting in the background holding her axe. She uses it on several occasions throughout the movie.

While Astrid's old axe also makes several appearances on DreamWorks Dragons: The series, the head of the axe seems to be much more refined and polished in the newer seasons.

Trivia

 * In a deleted scene which was cut from the first movie because of the length, it is hinted that Astrid's old axe belongs to her mother.
 * During the Fright of Passage flashback, a five year old Astrid is seen carrying around a very similar looking axe.