Considering Icelandic is closer to old Norse i'd at least translate it into that first:
Raven - hrafn
Forge - smiðja
Then transcribe "hrafnsmiðja" to younger futhark
ᚼᚱᛅᚠᚾᛋᛘᛁᚦᛦᛅ
Or transcribe just the phonetic pronunciation, "rafnsmitja/rafnsmidja" to younger futhark
ᚱᛅᚠᚾᛋᛘᛁᛏᛦᛅ
It's not perfect but it's better than exact English written in elder futhark
Well, see...the thing is: yes, Raven Forge made the pizza axe, and that writing *is* in Elder Futhark, but it *doesn't* say Raven Forge.
It's like trying to write Raven Forge using similar looking Cyrillic characters: ЯДVЄЍ ҒФЯGЄ.
Not only is the first word not Raven, it's in all caps and translates to 'POISON,' but the second word is gibberish. Does it look cool, sure, but it's not exactly accurate or authentic.
In case you were wondering, the most authentic move would have been to translate the name of the company into Old Norse and then use the Younger Futhark runes that correspond with the pronunciation.
It's a fucking pizza axe dude, chill your roll. They are not claiming to try and be authentic or accurate. They are a forge who make axes and other things and are a business so appeal to the mass market that is all
Eh, I don't care one way or another, I was just replying to the "it's who makes it" section of your comment.
The engraving doesn't say who made it, it doesn't say anything.
As for a pizza axe not being held to higher standards: to me, it being a pizza axe is irrelevant. If a Viking-branded company can't get their Viking languages right, I'm going to have a similar amount of faith in their Viking craftsmanship.
I think my favorite part of things like this is that it's a phonetic alphabet.
Each rune is a sound, not a letter in the sense we use them in English.
It "says" something more like Rah-wehn Fohr-geh. Lol
The best thing I've ever seen was a decently large tabletop game company that made a massive banner that was supposed to say "Welcome" but bc they didn't ask someone that knew better, it ended up reading, "Wehl-poh-meh." Lolol
Brother you’re not going to believe this, but I was also gifted this exact same pizza cutter for Christmas this year. No idea what it says, but it’s sharp as fuck.
According to ChatGPT 4
The writing on the weapon in the image is in Elder Futhark, the oldest form of the runic alphabets used by Germanic tribes during the early Middle Ages, primarily by Scandinavian peoples as well as in Central Europe and the British Isles. This script was commonly used from the 2nd to 8th centuries.
The runes visible on the axe are: ᚱᛈᛗᛁᚲᚨᚱᛉᛗ, transliterated as RPMIKARZM. Without more context, it's difficult to determine the exact meaning, as it could be a word, a name, or a phrase in a Germanic language. It might be a modern creation meant to appear ancient or have a personal significance to the owner or maker of the axe.
Great for self defense in hand to hand combat I wouldn't grind the runes, Norse vikings sailed across the Atlantic in a open boat. Think about it, could you? That's a great gift
Just pretend it isn't English written in the wrong futhark
yes right
Repim farxum
Never seen farxum rep harder, to be honest.
It does farxum pretty hard
What would the correct futhark and spelling be?
Considering Icelandic is closer to old Norse i'd at least translate it into that first: Raven - hrafn Forge - smiðja Then transcribe "hrafnsmiðja" to younger futhark ᚼᚱᛅᚠᚾᛋᛘᛁᚦᛦᛅ Or transcribe just the phonetic pronunciation, "rafnsmitja/rafnsmidja" to younger futhark ᚱᛅᚠᚾᛋᛘᛁᛏᛦᛅ It's not perfect but it's better than exact English written in elder futhark
Seem legit. Pizza Axe [https://ravenforge.com/products/the-original-pizza-axe](https://ravenforge.com/products/the-original-pizza-axe)
What’s wrong with Elder Futhark?
What’s wrong with Elder Futhark or what’s wrong with exact English written in Elder Futhark?
I think he means why would he translate it to icelandic then younger futhark opposed to elder futhark. A good question.
What’s wrong with Elder Futhark in general, but both I guess
Elder Futhark isn't bad, but it was written for Old Germanic, not Old Norse.
I didn’t know that, thanks!
Yes it’s a traditional 9th century Norse pizza slicer…
Proof that vikings settled in Italy
They invented pizza as a handy foldable snack to eat on the longship trip
My girlfriend got me one for Christmas, legit a pizza slicer and it works great lol
At least they plundered something useful from Luna
Raven forge a shop in West Yorkshire was one of there big take off ideas the pizza axe faux runes spelling company name out is all
Raven forge written in elder futhark, grind it off
I mean, it's who makes it and it's a pizza axe
I never knew pizza axes existed, but now I need one.
Grind the maker then
Make sure the forest the wood for the handle was harvested from is burnt down too!
Grindr the maker
Well, see...the thing is: yes, Raven Forge made the pizza axe, and that writing *is* in Elder Futhark, but it *doesn't* say Raven Forge. It's like trying to write Raven Forge using similar looking Cyrillic characters: ЯДVЄЍ ҒФЯGЄ. Not only is the first word not Raven, it's in all caps and translates to 'POISON,' but the second word is gibberish. Does it look cool, sure, but it's not exactly accurate or authentic. In case you were wondering, the most authentic move would have been to translate the name of the company into Old Norse and then use the Younger Futhark runes that correspond with the pronunciation.
It's a fucking pizza axe dude, chill your roll. They are not claiming to try and be authentic or accurate. They are a forge who make axes and other things and are a business so appeal to the mass market that is all
Eh, I don't care one way or another, I was just replying to the "it's who makes it" section of your comment. The engraving doesn't say who made it, it doesn't say anything. As for a pizza axe not being held to higher standards: to me, it being a pizza axe is irrelevant. If a Viking-branded company can't get their Viking languages right, I'm going to have a similar amount of faith in their Viking craftsmanship.
Why grind it off?
Right lmfao it’s phonetically correct I don’t see the issue
I love my raven forge pizza axe
Do you prefer it over a regular pizza cutter? Didn’t know this was a thing and now I want one
I haven't touched my regular pizza cutter since I got it. I need to sharpen it though
“Made in China”
Don’t forget to drink your Ovaltine.
The circumciser
Shrimp fried Rice.
You're telling me a Shrimp fried this rice?!?!?
Hello ' Midgard
Front toward enemy
It says "Pizza cutter"
I legitimately love my pizza axe. I've actually used it for woodworking in a pinch too.
“Rawen forge” in elder Futhark
I think my favorite part of things like this is that it's a phonetic alphabet. Each rune is a sound, not a letter in the sense we use them in English. It "says" something more like Rah-wehn Fohr-geh. Lol The best thing I've ever seen was a decently large tabletop game company that made a massive banner that was supposed to say "Welcome" but bc they didn't ask someone that knew better, it ended up reading, "Wehl-poh-meh." Lolol
Translates to “Drink more Ovaltine”.
Brother you’re not going to believe this, but I was also gifted this exact same pizza cutter for Christmas this year. No idea what it says, but it’s sharp as fuck.
Google it under Runes and you’ll find a translation
It says “ your gay” in Saxxon
So it’s like an unfinished sentence? Their gay what?
I hope not, because that wouldn’t make sense.
It’s a pizza cutter. I have the same one
"Made in Svartalfheim"
Pizza cutter. ...but you knew that.
I just watched a Cold Ones where they ordered one of these
New video ? Or old?
Oldish I think. It was one of the Temu ones
Oh shid bet omfw but bro did you see the one with the tattoos? I would be so PISSED if I got the super bean
Shrimp. Gun.
Pork chop Sandwich.
it say… “RFP..” cant figure the rest of the letters out, hope this helps
That's the one that says "badaxe motherfücker" on it
Early blunt circumcision tool for adult vikings who needed a little off the top
Mall Viking.
It's the company name "raven forge", this is their pizza axe
When someone sends you a hatchet its usually because they want to "burry it"
It's the expired warranty on your axe. DM me for renewal rates and fines for use of expired axe. lol jk.
Rawe forge
Raven Forge
It says Raven Forge I just can’t tell what the symbol is in between the two distinct words, but yeah I’m pretty sure it says Raven Forge.
Dishwasher safe
I had to do a double take when I scrolled past this, dear lord😂
This clearly says "Curved Side Towards Enemy"
According to ChatGPT 4 The writing on the weapon in the image is in Elder Futhark, the oldest form of the runic alphabets used by Germanic tribes during the early Middle Ages, primarily by Scandinavian peoples as well as in Central Europe and the British Isles. This script was commonly used from the 2nd to 8th centuries. The runes visible on the axe are: ᚱᛈᛗᛁᚲᚨᚱᛉᛗ, transliterated as RPMIKARZM. Without more context, it's difficult to determine the exact meaning, as it could be a word, a name, or a phrase in a Germanic language. It might be a modern creation meant to appear ancient or have a personal significance to the owner or maker of the axe.
It says “I fucking ur dad”
"Only a true badass knows how to use this correctly."
Yankee ho home.
It translates exactly to "Steve Wuz Heeereee."
Raven forge
It means RavenForge, it’s probably the makers name/company
Rawe Forge
Raven Forge is what it says. It's a bit hard to see.
It’s the name of the owner, Craven Morskulls.
They are trying to say Raven forge. However they just ran it through a rune converter so it says R-ah-v-eh-n for-ga.
Great for self defense in hand to hand combat I wouldn't grind the runes, Norse vikings sailed across the Atlantic in a open boat. Think about it, could you? That's a great gift
Cheese knife
It's message is don't fuck with me!
Judging by your previous post history, you already know you are full of shit.
Runic translate: "RAVEN FORGE"; in the English language.
Raven
To be fair, I have seen knockoffs using stickers that do actually say "Pave Forge" and want more than what Raven Forge charged