{"product_id":"bonewood-viking-seax-damascus-brass-handle","title":"Bonewood Norsecrest Viking Seax Knife – Damascus Steel Wood \u0026 Bone Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBonewood Norsecrest™ Viking Seax Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBonewood Norsecrest™ Viking Seax Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a compact Viking-inspired profile with a patterned Damascus steel blade, layered wood-and-bone handle, brass fittings, and a traditional leather sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4.3-inch blade\u003c\/strong\u003e is crafted from \u003cstrong\u003e256-layer Damascus steel\u003c\/strong\u003e and comes with a sharpened edge. The layered steel pattern complements the natural materials used throughout the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8.9 inches overall\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Bonewood Norsecrest™ offers a compact alternative to larger Viking long seax designs while retaining the traditional character of a historical-style Norse knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is constructed from \u003cstrong\u003ealternating sections of wood and animal bone\u003c\/strong\u003e, separated by thin darker spacers. A brass collar and brass butt complete the handle and provide an attractive contrast against the natural materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tanned leather sheath with ornate brass fittings and a carrying ring is included for convenient belt carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viking Seax \/ Historical Knife\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 8.9 inches (22.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 4.3 inches (11 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256-Layer Damascus Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharpened\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood \u0026amp; Animal Bone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternating Wood \u0026amp; Bone Sections\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Spacers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Fittings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass Collar \u0026amp; Brass Butt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tanned Leather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath Fittings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornate Brass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrying Ring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viking \/ Norse \/ Historical Seax\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact Viking Seax Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8.9 inches overall\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Bonewood Norsecrest™ provides the distinctive character of a Viking Seax in a more compact format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts approximately 4.3-inch blade makes it noticeably smaller than the long Seax designs while retaining a traditional Viking-inspired appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e256-Layer Damascus Blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is made from \u003cstrong\u003e256-layer Damascus steel\u003c\/strong\u003e and supplied with a sharpened edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layered construction creates a distinctive patterned surface that pairs naturally with the traditional wood, bone, brass, and leather materials used throughout the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLayered Wood \u0026amp; Bone Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is one of the defining features of the Bonewood Norsecrest™.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternating sections of \u003cstrong\u003enatural wood and animal bone\u003c\/strong\u003e are separated by thin darker spacers, creating a layered appearance along the grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brass collar and matching brass butt frame the handle and complement the fittings used on the sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause genuine wood and bone are natural materials, variations in grain, tone, coloration, and surface pattern can occur between individual pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeather \u0026amp; Brass Sheath\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tanned leather sheath is included with \u003cstrong\u003eornate brass fittings and a carrying ring\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brass details coordinate with the handle fittings while giving the complete piece a traditional historical appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDamascus Steel Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Damascus steel used for this blade is \u003cstrong\u003enot stainless\u003c\/strong\u003e, so regular maintenance is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the blade clean and completely dry after handling or use. 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