Birka Valknut Small Viking Knife – Carbon Steel Wood & Bone Handle

Birka Valknut™ Small Viking Knife

The Birka Valknut™ Small Viking Knife combines a compact historical-inspired profile with a carbon steel blade and an intricately detailed handle made from natural wood, animal bone, and brass.

Measuring approximately 7.1 inches overall, the knife features an approximately 3-inch carbon steel blade with a slightly sharpened edge. Its compact proportions make it noticeably smaller than the long Seax designs while retaining a distinctive Viking-inspired appearance.

The wooden grip is framed by animal-bone fittings engraved with detailed Valknut motifs. A brass collar provides contrast near the blade, while the brass butt cap includes a practical eyelet for attaching a lanyard.

The knife comes with a vegetable-tanned leather sheath decorated with brass fittings and equipped with a suspension ring for traditional-style belt carry.

Specifications

Knife Type: Small Viking / Historical Utility Knife
Overall Length: Approx. 7.1 inches (18 cm)
Blade Length: Approx. 3 inches (7.5 cm)
Blade Material: Carbon Steel
Blade Edge: Slightly Sharpened
Handle Material: Wood, Animal Bone & Brass
Handle Decoration: Engraved Valknut Motifs
Handle Fittings: Brass Collar & Butt Cap
Handle Feature: Lanyard Eyelet
Sheath: Vegetable-Tanned Leather
Sheath Fittings: Decorative Brass
Carry: Suspension Ring
Style: Viking / Norse / Historical

Engraved Valknut Bone Handle

The defining feature of the Birka Valknut™ is its detailed wood-and-bone handle.

Natural wood forms the central grip, while animal-bone fittings at both ends are decorated with intricate Valknut motifs, creating a distinctive Norse-inspired appearance.

Brass fittings provide additional contrast between the natural handle materials.

Compact Carbon Steel Blade

The approximately 3-inch blade is made from carbon steel and supplied with a slightly sharpened edge.

At approximately 7.1 inches overall, the Birka Valknut™ offers a compact fixed-blade format that stands apart from larger Viking Seax knives.

Natural Wood, Bone & Brass

The handle combines three traditional-looking materials: natural wood, animal bone, and brass.

A brass collar sits toward the blade, while the matching butt cap includes an eyelet that can be used for attaching a lanyard.

Because genuine bone and wood are natural materials, differences in color, grain, and surface appearance should be expected between individual pieces.

Vegetable-Tanned Leather Sheath

A vegetable-tanned leather sheath is included with the knife.

Decorative brass mounts complement the handle fittings, while the suspension ring provides an attachment point for traditional-style belt carry.

Carbon Steel Care

The carbon steel blade is not rust-proof and requires regular maintenance.

Keep the blade clean and completely dry after handling or use. Apply a thin coating of suitable blade oil periodically to help protect the steel from moisture, tarnishing, and surface corrosion.

Never store the knife wet or damp inside its leather sheath.