{"product_id":"borre-serpent-viking-seax-carbon-steel-bone","title":"Borre Serpent Viking Seax Knife – Carbon Steel \u0026 Carved Bone Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBorre Serpent™ Viking Seax Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBorre Serpent™ Viking Seax Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a compact broken-back blade with an intricately decorated bone handle inspired by Scandinavian Borre-style ornamentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8.3 inches overall\u003c\/strong\u003e, this historical-style Viking Seax features an approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3.9-inch blade\u003c\/strong\u003e made from EN45 high-carbon spring steel. Its angular broken-back profile gives the compact blade the distinctive shape associated with traditional Seax designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe polished animal-bone handle is etched on both sides with an ornate \u003cstrong\u003eBorre-style Norse motif\u003c\/strong\u003e, while cast brass fittings add contrast to the natural bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA detailed vegetable-tanned leather sheath completes the knife. Hand-tooled plaitwork, reinforcing bone scales, brass rivets, and two serpent-shaped brass suspension rings give the sheath a particularly distinctive Viking-inspired appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small Viking Seax\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 8.3 inches (21 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 3.9 inches (10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1 inch (2.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 4 mm, tapering to approx. 3 mm toward point\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e EN45 High-Carbon Spring Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broken-Back Seax\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unsharpened\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished Animal Bone \u0026amp; Cast Brass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Decoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borre-Style Norse Motif\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Fittings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel Eyelet with Brass Ring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick Vegetable-Tanned Leather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath Decoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-Tooled Plaitwork\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath Fittings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bone \u0026amp; Brass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuspension:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two Serpent-Shaped Brass Rings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viking \/ Norse \/ 9th–10th Century Inspired\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBorre-Style Bone Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of the Borre Serpent™ is its polished animal-bone handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sides are decorated with intricate Norse-inspired ornamentation based on the \u003cstrong\u003eBorre style\u003c\/strong\u003e, an artistic tradition associated with the Viking Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale natural bone provides a contrasting background for the darker decorative pattern, while brass fittings complete the historical-inspired appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEN45 Carbon Steel Blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3.9-inch broken-back blade\u003c\/strong\u003e is hand-forged from EN45 high-carbon spring steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spine measures approximately 4 mm thick before tapering toward the point, giving the compact blade a substantial historical-style profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe edge is supplied unsharpened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBroken-Back Seax Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough compact, the Borre Serpent™ retains the characteristic angular spine associated with a broken-back Seax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 8.3 inches overall, it offers a smaller alternative to the large Viking long Seax designs while maintaining a recognizable historical profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Viking-Style Sheath\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included sheath is made from thick vegetable-tanned leather and decorated with hand-tooled braid-style plaitwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReinforcing bone scales and brass rivets add further detail, while \u003cstrong\u003etwo brass suspension rings shaped like coiled serpents\u003c\/strong\u003e create one of the most distinctive features of the complete piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Material Variation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnimal bone and leather are natural materials, so differences in color, grain, and surface appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decorative work is also handcrafted, meaning individual handles and sheaths can vary slightly from the product photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCarbon Steel Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEN45 high-carbon steel is not stainless and requires regular maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the blade clean and completely dry. 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