Knife from Birka

Knife for medieval reenactment, based on the archaeological finds from Birka, Sweden.

The handle was made of ash wood handle with a bone ferrule and the blade is hand forged.

The blade, with a broken back shape, has “brut de forge” finishing and it presents a typical Scandinavian bevelled edge and is made with 1085 high carbon steel with a hardness of 55-58 HRC.

Approximated dimensions: Overall length 19 cm, blade of 8 cm long and 1.8 cm wide, and 4 mm thick.

Leather scabbard included.

**Completely handmade item. The colour of the wood and the leather sheath may differ from the shown image. The dimensions also may vary slightly.