Skraeling Biter - Damascus Fighter with Carved Ebony Handle
Skraeling Biter Damascus Fighter with carved raven
Skraeling Biter Damascus Fighter with carved raven pearl inlay
Skraeling Biter Damascus Fighter with carved raven close up
Skraeling Biter Damascus Fighter with carved raven bottom view
Skraeling Biter Damascus Fighter with carved raven spine view
Skraeling Biter Damascus Fighter with carved raven sheath
Skraeling Biter Damascus Fighter in leather sheath
Skraeling is the name the Norse Greenlanders used for the indigenous people they encountered in North America/Greenland. Biter, well you guessed it.
Based on a Viking theme, the carved raven's head holds in its wing a mystical sunstone (Icelandic Spar, Iceland crystal). The sunstone was believed to be used as the navigational aid to find the sun during any of the Viking's voyages. When looked through the stone, double-refraction are seen on the object that one looks at.
The ravens head was meticulously carved from Gabon ebony and selectively textured to add depth and dimensions to the piece. Iolite stones, sometimes considered gems of the Vikings, have been inset to represent the eyes of the raven. The bolsters have a sculpted and textured stylized sun within and where dual salt bath heat colored, archiving the dark blue sky and golden sun effect.
The business end is a forged carbon Damascus blade of 1080 and 15N20 with a center layer of O1 tool steel, a combination which is also known as Kernmantel construction. Kernmantle (laminate), with a solid core of O1 tool steel with a layer of Damascus on each side.The blade also features an integrated choil forged to act as a hand guard. The leather sheath accompanying the Skraeling Biter is made by well known German sheath maker Viktor Baerwald. It is designed to hang from a shoulder strap for ease of carry and quick deployment. Knife sheath photos courtesy of © Hans-Joachim Wieland.
- Overall Length: 16.5"; BL: 11"
- Rockwell C 59
- HCK Damascus 1084 & 15N20 Kernmantel with O1 core
- African Gabon Ebony Handle, carved
- Hot blued guard
- Sunstone inlay
- Iolite inlay
- Leather sheath by Viktor Baerwald
Art in Steel 2016, page 52, 53, ISBN: 978-3-938711-78-1, as well the German Messer Magazin, March 2016.
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Shipping and Returns
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Shipping Information: The point of ownership transfer, or FOB (Free on Board), occurs when the product is handed over to the shipping agent (carrier). Once delivered to the carrier, the products are considered delivered to the customer, and the risk of loss or damage passes to the customer. If products are held by Haslinger Knives at the customer’s request, they are held at the customer’s risk and expense. Any loss or damage issues must be resolved with the shipper. I will assist you in resolving any shipping disputes, but please note, this process may take some time. Your patience is appreciated.
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