{"product_id":"gotland-viking-knife-damascus-wood-handle","title":"Gotland Raven Viking Knife – Damascus Steel \u0026 Wood Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGotland Raven™ Damascus Viking Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGotland Raven™ Viking Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact historical-style knife inspired by a Viking Age archaeological find from Gotland, Sweden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3.15-inch blade\u003c\/strong\u003e is made from \u003cstrong\u003e256-layer Damascus steel using 4340 and 1070 steels\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing a distinctive patterned finish. The blade comes with a sharp edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6.9 inches overall\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Gotland Raven™ offers a considerably more compact profile than a traditional long seax, making it an attractive piece for Viking, Norse, medieval, and historical knife collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is crafted from \u003cstrong\u003enatural wood\u003c\/strong\u003e and finished with a \u003cstrong\u003ebrass collar and brass butt cap\u003c\/strong\u003e. An eyelet in the butt cap can accommodate a lanyard and adds another traditional detail to the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tanned leather sheath with decorative brass fittings and a suspension ring is included for belt carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viking \/ Historical Knife\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 6.9 inches (17.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 3.15 inches (8 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256-Layer Damascus Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Combination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4340 \u0026amp; 1070\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Collar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButt Cap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButt Cap Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lanyard Eyelet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tanned Leather with Brass Fittings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suspension \/ Carrying Ring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viking \/ Norse \/ Historical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInspired by a Gotland Viking Find\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is modeled after an archaeological knife discovered at \u003cstrong\u003eHellvi on the Swedish island of Gotland\u003c\/strong\u003e and dated to approximately the \u003cstrong\u003e9th or 10th century\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original archaeological piece is held by the Historical Museum in Stockholm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e256-Layer Damascus Blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact blade is constructed from \u003cstrong\u003e256 layers of 4340 and 1070 Damascus steel\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts visible layered pattern complements the traditional Viking-inspired design, while the approximately 3.15-inch blade keeps the knife considerably smaller than the long seax designs in our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Wood \u0026amp; Brass Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle uses \u003cstrong\u003enatural wood accented by a brass collar and brass butt cap\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA convenient eyelet is incorporated into the butt cap for attaching a lanyard or assisting with drawing the knife from its sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variations in wood grain and coloration mean individual handles can differ slightly in appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeather \u0026amp; Brass Sheath\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife includes a \u003cstrong\u003etanned leather sheath decorated with brass fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA suspension ring provides a traditional-style attachment point for belt carry and complements the brass details used on the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDamascus Steel Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Damascus steel used for this knife is not stainless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the blade clean and completely dry after handling or use. 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