{"product_id":"viking-seax-knife-damascus-bone-brass-handle","title":"Birka Raven Viking Seax Knife – Damascus Steel Wood \u0026 Bone Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBirka Raven™ Viking Seax Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBirka Raven™ Viking Seax Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a historical Norse-inspired profile with a patterned Damascus steel blade, natural wood and bone handle, and traditional horizontal-carry leather sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts pre-sharpened blade is made from \u003cstrong\u003e256-layer Damascus steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating the distinctive layered pattern associated with this forged steel construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e19.7 inches overall\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12.6-inch blade\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Birka Raven™ has the long, distinctive profile associated with historical Viking seax designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle combines \u003cstrong\u003ewood, animal bone, and brass fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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