Kratos studied every aspect of the door for a long moment.
“How do we get through?” his son asked.
Something still felt wrong with the room. Without advancing, Kratos launched his axe at the door. The blade contacted an iron spike, falling harmlessly to the floor. He recalled his axe to try again. The second time the axe found bare wood, splintering the door. Crossing the room, they forced the door open.
“This way,” Kratos said, with a glint of a smile.

God Of War - Midgard, Ch 9