The blade of this Broaken back seax is forged from 8670M steel. the inscription
reads, "Steel Tooth" and is engraved with Elder Futhark runes. The walnut grip is
carved with a combination of Pictish and Anglo-Saxon knot work with a silver alloy
bolster. The sheath in constructed of saddle leather with blass rivits, chased D-rings,
and ring holders.

Dimensions

Length
Blade:                                    12in (30cm)
Blade thickness: 3/16in, 1/8 in at the angle.
Overall:                           17 1/2 in (44cm)
Sheathed:                             18 in (45cm)

Weight
Knife:                                    11oz. (312g)
Sheathed:                              16oz. (454g)

Balance point: two inches forward of the bolster.











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