{"product_id":"hugin-munin-viking-long-seax-carbon-steel","title":"Twin Raven Viking Long Seax Knife – Carbon Steel \u0026 Etched Bone Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwin Raven™ Viking Long Seax Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwin Raven™ Viking Long Seax Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines the distinctive broken-back profile of a historical Seax with a long hand-forged carbon steel blade and an intricately decorated bone handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18.9 inches overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this substantial Viking-inspired knife features an approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13-inch high-carbon steel blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The blade retains visible forging marks and areas of forge scale, giving the steel a deliberately rustic, hand-forged appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe polished animal-bone handle is decorated with etched representations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHugin and Munin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the two ravens associated with Odin in Norse mythology. Norse rune details complement the raven artwork and give the handle its distinctive Scandinavian character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA thick vegetable-tanned leather sheath completes the knife. Hand-tooled Norse knotwork, antiqued brass fittings, twin brass raven decorations, and two suspension rings give the sheath an appearance that complements the detailed handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Viking Long Seax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 18.9 inches (48 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 13 inches (33 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 1.4 inches (3.5 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 4 mm, tapering to approx. 3 mm toward point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Broken-Back Seax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rustic Forged Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Edge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slightly Sharpened\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Polished Animal Bone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hugin \u0026amp; Munin Raven Motifs with Norse Runes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheath:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thick Vegetable-Tanned Leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheath Decoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-Tooled Norse Knotwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheath Fittings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antiqued Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheath Detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Twin Brass Raven Motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuspension:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two Carrying Rings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Viking \/ Norse \/ Historical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHugin \u0026amp; Munin Raven Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defining feature of the Twin Raven™ is its polished bone handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHugin and Munin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the two ravens traditionally associated with Odin, are represented through etched artwork along with their names rendered in Norse-style runes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis detailed decoration gives the knife a distinctive identity within a Viking or Norse collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-Forged Carbon Steel Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13-inch blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is hand-forged from high-carbon steel and features the angular spine associated with a broken-back Seax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than being polished completely smooth, the blade retains visible forging marks and areas of dark forge scale. These characteristics are intentional parts of its rustic historical-style finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe edge comes slightly sharpened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorated Bone Grip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is constructed from polished animal bone, providing a light natural surface for the dark raven and rune decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause genuine bone is a natural material, variations in coloration, grain, and surface appearance should be expected between individual knives. Hand-applied decorative details can also vary slightly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorse Raven Leather Sheath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included sheath is made from thick \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evegetable-tanned leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and decorated with hand-tooled Norse-style knotwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntiqued brass fittings complement the rustic blade, while two brass raven ornaments repeat the Hugin and Munin theme found on the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo carrying rings provide the suspension points for traditional-style belt carry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon Steel Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-carbon steel is not stainless and requires regular maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the blade clean and completely dry after handling. Apply a light coating of suitable blade oil periodically to help protect the steel against moisture and surface corrosion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dark forge scale and visible forging marks are part of the blade's rustic finish and should not be confused with a polished stainless-steel surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid storing the knife wet or damp inside its leather sheath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arham Cutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46067754664115,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0433\/9351\/5681\/files\/hugin-munin-viking-seax-arham-cutlery_webp.webp?v=1789974576","url":"https:\/\/arhamcutlery.com\/products\/hugin-munin-viking-long-seax-carbon-steel","provider":"Arham Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}