{"product_id":"ravenback-viking-seax-broken-back-damascus","title":"Ravenback Viking Seax Knife – Broken Back Damascus \u0026 Bone Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRavenback™ Viking Seax Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRavenback™ Viking Seax Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a distinctive broken-back blade profile with patterned Damascus steel and a traditional wood-and-bone handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7.5-inch sharpened blade\u003c\/strong\u003e is forged from \u003cstrong\u003e256 layers of 4340 and 1070 Damascus steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. The angular transition along the spine creates the characteristic broken-back profile associated with this style of historical Seax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12.6 inches overall\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Ravenback™ offers a substantial Viking-inspired profile suitable for historical collections, Norse displays, and decorative setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle combines \u003cstrong\u003enatural wood and animal bone\u003c\/strong\u003e, complemented by a brass collar and brass butt cap. The butt cap includes an eyelet, and a leather lanyard is supplied with the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-dyed \u003cstrong\u003evegetable-tanned leather sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e with ornate brass fittings completes the design. Its Viking-inspired suspension system uses two carrying rings, a strap divider, and three leather straps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viking Seax \/ Broken-Back Seax\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 12.6 inches (32 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 7.5 inches (19 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 Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broken-Back Seax\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharpened\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Wood \u0026amp; Animal Bone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Fittings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass Collar \u0026amp; Brass Butt Cap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lanyard Eyelet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather Lanyard Included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable-Tanned, Hand-Dyed Leather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath Fittings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornate Brass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuspension:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two Carrying Rings, Strap Divider \u0026amp; Three Leather Straps\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viking \/ Norse \/ Historical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBroken-Back Seax Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of the Ravenback™ is its \u003cstrong\u003ebroken-back blade shape\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the spine transitions sharply toward the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis angular profile gives the knife a distinctive historical appearance and separates it visually from the straighter Viking Seax designs in the Arham Cutlery collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e256-Layer Damascus Steel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is constructed from \u003cstrong\u003e256 layers of 4340 and 1070 Damascus steel\u003c\/strong\u003e and supplied with a sharpened edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of different steels creates visible layered patterning across the blade, making the Damascus finish an important part of the knife's appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWood \u0026amp; Bone Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle combines \u003cstrong\u003enatural wood and animal bone\u003c\/strong\u003e with contrasting brass fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brass collar sits toward the blade, while a brass butt cap finishes the opposite end. The butt cap also features an eyelet for the included leather lanyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause genuine wood and bone are natural materials, variations in grain, coloration, and pattern should be expected between individual knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eViking-Style Leather Sheath\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included \u003cstrong\u003evegetable-tanned leather sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e is hand-dyed and decorated with ornate brass fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts suspension system consists of \u003cstrong\u003etwo carrying rings, a strap divider, and three leather straps\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a traditional Viking-inspired carry arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDamascus Steel Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4340\/1070 Damascus steel used for this blade is \u003cstrong\u003enot stainless\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the blade clean and completely dry after handling. Periodically apply a thin coating of suitable blade oil to help protect the steel from moisture, tarnishing, and surface corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever store the knife wet inside its leather sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arham Cutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46065200627891,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0433\/9351\/5681\/files\/broken-back-viking-seax-knife-arham-cutlery_webp.webp?v=1789829216","url":"https:\/\/arhamcutlery.com\/products\/ravenback-viking-seax-broken-back-damascus","provider":"Arham Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}