{"product_id":"norsewood-viking-seax-damascus-wood-handle","title":"Norsewood Raven Viking Seax Knife – Damascus Steel \u0026 Wood Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNorsewood Raven™ Viking Seax Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNorsewood Raven™ Viking Seax Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a compact Norse-inspired profile with a patterned Damascus steel blade, natural wooden handle, brass fittings, and a traditional leather sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5.3-inch sharpened blade\u003c\/strong\u003e is crafted from \u003cstrong\u003e256-layer Damascus steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating the distinctive layered appearance associated with pattern-welded steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10 inches overall\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Norsewood Raven™ offers a more compact alternative to a Viking long seax while maintaining a traditional historical-style appearance.\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\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a warm contrast against the patterned Damascus blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tanned leather sheath with ornate brass fittings, two brass suspension rings, and leather belt loops is included for traditional Viking-style horizontal 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. 10 inches (25.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5.3 inches (13.5 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 Natural Wood\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 Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two Brass Rings \u0026amp; Leather Belt Loops\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarry Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viking-Style Horizontal Carry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viking \/ Norse \/ Historical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact Viking Seax Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Norsewood Raven™ combines the character of a traditional Viking-style knife with a more manageable approximately 10-inch overall length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 5.3-inch blade makes it considerably more compact than the long seax designs while preserving a distinctive historical Norse 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 comes with a sharpened edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layered steel construction creates a visible pattern across the blade, making each knife visually distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Wood \u0026amp; Brass Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle combines \u003cstrong\u003enatural wood with brass fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e, including a brass collar and butt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between the warm wood, polished brass, and patterned steel gives the Norsewood Raven™ a traditional historical appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause wood is a natural material, variations in grain, tone, and coloration can occur between individual knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eViking-Style Horizontal Sheath\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tanned leather sheath is included with \u003cstrong\u003eornate brass fittings, two brass rings, and leather belt loops\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe suspension arrangement allows traditional Viking-inspired horizontal belt carry while complementing the brass details 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 and requires regular care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the blade clean and completely dry after use or handling. 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