{"product_id":"viking-fighting-knife-9th-11th-century","title":"VIKING FIGHTING KNIFE, 9TH-11TH CENTURY","description":"\u003cp\u003eJust under 6” (5.94”) total length. Thin wedge section blade for slashing with a slightly dropped point in the scramseax style for thrusting. Whittle tang, to secure it to the wood, bone, or antler grip, now perished. (See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leatherworkingreverend.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/07\/dsc01382.jpg\"\u003eLeather Working Reverend\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inhabitat.com\/melting-glaciers-reveal-items-lost-in-the-stone-age\/\"\u003eInhabitat\u003c\/a\u003e for similar examples with original grips.) Stable oxidation with a good profile. These side or pouch knives were among the most treasured possessions for Vikings, and were buried with them, rather than the large seax. They likely had spiritual significance to the owner during his life. A fine weapon, suitable for throat slashing as well as organ depth thrusting attacks. Excavated and professionally conserved with Plexiglas display easel and Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47600291217651,"sku":"C2961","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C2961A.png?v=1753900006","url":"https:\/\/historygiftstore.com\/products\/viking-fighting-knife-9th-11th-century","provider":"The History Gift Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}