Viking Hunting Knife 9.5"

Hand forged carbon steel   
Top grain leather sheath 

Whether you are bush crafting, hunting, fishing, hiking, or camping, your hand-forged carbon steel knife will prove to be an invaluable tool.  Norsemen (Vikings) favored this no-nonsense design because it never failed them when it mattered most.

Your knife is perfectly balanced, providing maximum control.  The balance point lies between the blade and the handle.  To find it, place the balance point on your index finger with your palm facing up, as shown in the picture.  Position your thumb on the side or top of the knife, depending on the cutting technique required.

The twisted handle is not just for decoration, though it is skillfully forged.  Its primary purpose is to provide a secure grip, even when wet.  This is especially important when skinning game or gutting fish.

Your knife comes with blade oil, leather conditioner, CLR (rust remover), cleaning cloth and instructions on how to take care of your knife plus a little Viking history. 
Please note:  Carbon steel can develop small rust spots if not oiled properly.

The Viking Age lasted from approximately 780 AD to 1066 AD. During this time, people referred to them as Norsemen or Danes rather than Vikings. The term "Viking" does not appear in any historical texts until centuries later, long after the era had ended.

Vikings lived in what is now Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, and Sweden).  They were master shipbuilders, constructing vessels capable of crossing open seas while also navigating shallow rivers with only a few feet of water.

A unique aspect of Viking society was the relative equality between men and women. Women could own land and even serve as battle captains. Vikings were also remarkable explorers, reaching nearly every corner of the world.  Evidence of Viking settlements can be found in many places, including the eastern coast of North America.

Today, Viking culture continues to influence modern life.  For instance, Thursday is named after Thor, the Norse god of thunder, and many Christmas traditions have roots in Viking customs.