{"product_id":"viking-seax-knife-etched-bone-en45-steel","title":"Bonecrest Scramasax Viking Seax Knife – Etched Bone Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBonecrest Scramasax™ Viking Seax Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBonecrest Scramasax™ Viking Seax Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a distinctive broken-back seax profile with an ornate natural bone handle and traditional leather sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is hand-forged from \u003cstrong\u003eEN45 high-carbon spring steel\u003c\/strong\u003e and features the characteristic angular spine associated with broken-back seax designs. The edge is supplied unsharpened and slightly ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12 inches overall\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7.5-inch blade\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Bonecrest Scramasax™ offers a substantial historical-style profile suited to Viking, Norse, medieval, and historical collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is made from \u003cstrong\u003epolished animal bone\u003c\/strong\u003e with decorative etched details. A steel collar and steel butt cap complement the natural bone grip and reinforce its traditional appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thick \u003cstrong\u003evegetable-tanned leather sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e is included, finished with antiqued brass reinforcing plates, rivets, and two suspension rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viking Seax \/ Scramasax\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 12 inches (30.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 7.5 inches (19 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1 inch at Collar \/ 1.5 inches at Widest Point\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 4 mm \/ Approx. 2 mm Toward Tip\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e EN45 High-Carbon Spring Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broken-Back Seax\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Animal Bone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished \u0026amp; Etched\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Fittings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel Collar \u0026amp; Butt Cap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable-Tanned Leather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath Fittings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antiqued Brass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforcing Plates, Rivets \u0026amp; Two Suspension Rings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viking \/ Norse \/ Historical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Broken-Back Seax Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bonecrest Scramasax™ features the distinctive \u003cstrong\u003ebroken-back blade profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, recognizable by the angular transition along the spine toward the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis historical-inspired shape gives the knife a strong Viking and early medieval appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEtched Bone Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the defining features is its \u003cstrong\u003epolished animal bone handle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative etched details give the natural bone additional character, while a steel collar and matching steel butt cap frame the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause genuine bone is a natural material, variations in coloration, grain, and surface appearance should be expected between individual pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEN45 High-Carbon Steel Blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-forged blade is constructed from \u003cstrong\u003eEN45 high-carbon spring steel\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel is not stainless, so proper maintenance is important to protect the blade against surface corrosion and tarnishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAntiqued Leather Sheath\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thick \u003cstrong\u003evegetable-tanned leather sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e complements the historical design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntiqued brass reinforcing plates, rivets, and two suspension rings provide decorative details while recreating the appearance associated with traditional Viking-style carrying systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCarbon Steel Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEN45 high-carbon steel can develop surface corrosion if exposed to moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the blade clean and completely dry. 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