The torches flicker, the great hall falls quiet, and in walks the executioner with a headsman axe resting on one shoulder. Whether you’re haunting a Halloween bash, joining a medieval banquet or leading a Viking raid with your crew, this prop announces your role before you say a word.

Its black, red and silver colouring gives it a grim, dramatic edge. At 27 inches long, the headsman axe is big enough to read from across the room and in every group photo. It’s sold individually, so each warrior in your group can grab their own.

Go full Norse with a fabric Viking hat, a Viking warrior tunic and a blond mustache and beard. Then raise your axe and let the feast begin!