# Ransack Viking

> Ransack Viking is a US company in Chicago, Illinois that sells handmade knives, Viking axes, swords, armor and Damascus steel jewelry. Every knife and Viking piece is handmade in the Czech Republic the old way, then imported, inspected and shipped from Chicago. Engraving is done in the US. Blades are plain 1095 high carbon steel at 54 to 58 HRC or Damascus steel forge welded from 1095 and 15N20 at 58 to 60 HRC.

## About

- [Home](https://ransackviking.com/): Handmade Viking axes, Damascus knives, swords and Norse gear shipped from Chicago, Illinois.
- [About Us](https://ransackviking.com/about-us): Who Ransack Viking is, where the pieces are made and how they reach the customer.
- [Our Team](https://ransackviking.com/our-team): The founder and the people who inspect, engrave, pack and answer for every Ransack Viking order.
- [Country of Origin](https://ransackviking.com/country-of-origin): Every knife and Viking piece is handmade in the Czech Republic, imported, inspected and shipped from Chicago; engraving is done in the US.
- [The steel we use, and how hard it is](https://ransackviking.com/steel-and-hardness): Plain 1095 at 54 to 58 HRC and Damascus forge welded from 1095 and 15N20 at 58 to 60 HRC, and what those numbers mean.
- [Engraving On Knives](https://ransackviking.com/custom-knife-engraving): Names, dates, runes and crests engraved in the US on knives, axes and swords.
- [FAQs](https://ransackviking.com/faqs): Answers on steel, sharpness, sheaths, engraving, shipping, returns and the lifetime warranty.
- [Refund, Returns and Lifetime Warranty](https://ransackviking.com/refund-returns-warranty): The return window, how refunds work and what the lifetime warranty covers.
- [Order and Shipping Information](https://ransackviking.com/order-shipping-information): How orders are processed and shipped from Chicago, Illinois.
- [Safety and Storage Tips](https://ransackviking.com/safety-storage-tips): Handling, storing and carrying forged blades and axes safely.
- [Contacts](https://ransackviking.com/contacts): How to reach Ransack Viking.
- [Wholesale](https://ransackviking.com/wholesale): Wholesale and group orders of axes, swords, knives, armour and Norse gifts for shops, re-enactment suppliers, clubs and companies, with an inquiry form, live chat and phone.

## Commission a piece

- [Design Your Own Viking Gear](https://ransackviking.com/design-your-own-viking-gear): Draw the piece yourself. Start from a Norse shape, set the measurements in inches, write on the drawing, and a smith prices it. A 50 dollar review deposit, refunded if we cannot agree.
- [Design Your Own](https://ransackviking.com/design-your-own): Six commission builders. Pick the piece, set the spec yourself, see the price move as you go. Made to order in 2 to 3 weeks.
- [Custom Hunting Knife](https://ransackviking.com/custom-hunting-knife): Eight blade profiles, six steels, blade 3.5 to 7 inch, four thicknesses, guard or full tang, leather sheath cut to fit. From 179 dollars.
- [Custom Seax](https://ransackviking.com/custom-seax): The Norse belt knife. Broken back, hadseax, narrow, leaf blade or langseax, blade 4 to 16 inch, fourteen handle materials in timber, horn, bone and antler. From 189 dollars.
- [Custom Damascus Knife](https://ransackviking.com/custom-damascus-knife): Twelve profiles from a broken back seax to a kukri, six Damascus patterns, forge welded 1095 and 15N20 at 58 to 60 HRC. From 189 dollars.
- [Custom Viking Axe](https://ransackviking.com/custom-viking-axe): Eight head profiles from bearded to Dane, 1095 or Damascus, seven haft timbers, haft 14 to 36 inch, langets and a leather head cover. From 249 dollars.
- [Custom Sword](https://ransackviking.com/custom-viking-sword): Fourteen types from the Viking sword to the katana, blade 20 to 40 inch, your own fuller, crossguard, pommel, grip wrap and scabbard. From 349 dollars.
- [Custom Norse Arms](https://ransackviking.com/custom-norse-arms): Spears, Mjolnir and war hammers, maces, halberds, glaives and poleaxes on shafts from 36 to 72 inch. From 229 dollars.
- [Logo Engraved Knives](https://ransackviking.com/logo-engraved-knives): Branded knives and axes for companies, groups and events. Send the artwork, we quote the run.

## Main categories

- [Damascus Knives](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/damascus-knives): Damascus knives forge welded from 1095 and 15N20 at 58 to 60 HRC; hunting, skinner, bowie, chef, fillet, folding, tracker and throwing patterns.
- [Viking Knives](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/viking-knives): Seaxes, langseax pairs, Norse belt and hunting knives and Norse marked daggers in 1095 or Damascus steel, leather sheath included.
- [Viking Axes](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/viking-axes): Bearded axes, camp hatchets and display axes in 1095 or Damascus steel with rosewood, ash, birch or olive wood hafts and leather covers.
- [Swords](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords): Viking swords, longswords, Damascus swords, katana and other historical sword types, forged not cast, with sheath or scabbard.
- [Norse Arms](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/norse-arms): Battle axes, bearded axes, spears, polearms, maces, hammers and other Norse and medieval pieces in 1095 or Damascus steel.
- [Viking Armor](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/viking-armor): Helmets, round shields, shield bosses, mail, plate, scale and leather armor in riveted steel and stitched leather.
- [Damascus Steel Jewelry](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/damascus-steel-jewelry): Mjolnir, arrowhead and spear point pendants, Norse pendants, rings and bracelets in patterned Damascus steel.
- [Engraved and Personalized](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/engraved-personalized): Knives, axes and swords engraved in the US with names, dates, runes and crests.

## Knife categories

- [Hunting Knives](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/hunting-knives): Fixed blade hunting and camp knives, including gut hook knives, with stag horn, walnut, bone and rosewood handles and leather sheaths.
- [Damascus Skinner Knives](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/damascus-skinner-knives): Skinning knives with a short curved belly in 1095 and 15N20 Damascus, with walnut, bone and stag handles.
- [Bowie Knives](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/bowie-knives): Clip point Bowie knives with brass guards and stag, bone and walnut handles, leather sheath included.
- [Dagger Knives](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/dagger-knives): Double edged daggers in Damascus and high carbon steel with bone, wood and micarta handles.
- [Chef Knives](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/chef-knives): Damascus chef knives, cleavers, nakiri and santoku with wenge, rosewood and bone handles.
- [Fish Fillet Knives](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/fish-fillet-knives): Slim flexible Damascus fillet knives with wood and bone handles and leather sheaths.
- [Folding Pocket Knives](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/folding-pocket-knives): Damascus folding knives with back lock and liner lock designs and bone, stag and wood handles.
- [Tracker Knives](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/damascus-tracker-knives): Full tang Damascus tracker knives with a straight forward edge, curved rear belly and squared spine.
- [Karambit Knives](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/karambit-knives): Curved claw shaped Damascus karambits with ring pommels and leather sheaths.
- [Throwing Knives](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/throwing-knives): High carbon steel throwing knives sold in sets with sheaths.
- [Kukri Knives](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/kukri-knives): Forward curving Nepalese kukri knives in 1095, high carbon and Damascus steel with buffalo horn, walnut, rosewood and stacked leather handles and leather sheaths.
- [Tanto Knives](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/tanto-knives): Japanese tanto blades with an angled point, in Damascus and high carbon steel, with walnut, buffalo horn or cord wrapped handles and leather sheaths or a fitted saya.
- [Cowboy Bull Cutter](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/cowboy-bull-cutter-knives): Stout curved ranch style fixed blades with sheep horn and wood handles.
- [Viking Seax](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/viking-seax): Single edged Norse seax knives in Damascus and high carbon steel with wood and bone handles.
- [Anglo-Saxon and Celtic](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/anglo-saxon-celtic): Anglo-Saxon seaxes and Celtic style blades in high carbon and Damascus steel.
- [New Arrival](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/ransack-viking-new-arrival-handmade-knives): The most recently added knives, axes and daggers.

## Sword categories

- [Viking Swords](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords/viking-swords): Double edged Viking swords with a fuller and short guard in high carbon and Damascus steel.
- [Damascus Swords](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords/damascus-swords): Pattern welded swords in 1095 and 15N20 Damascus with scabbards.
- [Arming Swords](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords/arming-swords): Single handed medieval arming swords with cross guards and scabbards.
- [Longswords](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords/longswords): Two hand medieval longswords with cross guards and scabbards.
- [Short Swords](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords/short-swords): Short swords in high carbon and Damascus steel with fitted sheaths.
- [Katana and Japanese Swords](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords/katana-japanese-swords): Curved single edged katana and Japanese style swords with saya.
- [Wakizashi](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords/wakizashi): Shorter companion swords to the katana with wrapped grips and fitted saya.
- [Fantasy and Movie Swords](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords/fantasy-movie-swords): Display swords in shapes known from film, television and legend.
- [Rapiers](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords/rapiers): Slender thrusting swords with swept and cup hilts.
- [Scimitars](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords/scimitars): Deeply curved scimitars and shamshirs with horn grips.
- [Gladius](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords/gladius): Roman short swords in Mainz and Pompeii patterns with scabbards.
- [Sabres](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords/sabres): Curved single edged cavalry sabres with knuckle bows.
- [Cutlasses](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords/cutlasses): Short broad naval cutlasses with basket guards.
- [Messers](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords/messers): Single edged messers built with knife style construction.
- [Falchions](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords/falchions): Broad single edged medieval falchions with steel guards.
- [Jian and Dao Chinese Swords](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords/jian-dao-chinese-swords): Straight double edged jian and curved single edged dao.
- [Bastard Swords](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords/bastard-swords): Hand and a half swords with extended grips and steel cross guards.
- [Broadswords](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords/broadswords): Straight wide double edged cutting swords in 1095 and Damascus steel, basket hilt types included, with fitted scabbards.
- [Basket and Shell Hilt Swords](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords/basket-shell-hilt-swords): Swords with a caged basket guard or a pierced shell plate over the hand, in 1095 and Damascus steel with leather grips and scabbards.
- [Claymores](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords/claymores): Scottish two hand greatswords with quillons that angle forward toward the blade.
- [Zweihanders](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords/zweihanders): German style two hand greatswords with long grips and parrying hooks below the cross guard.
- [Flamberge Swords](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords/flamberges): Swords with an undulating flame shaped blade, in high carbon and Damascus steel with swept, ring and parrying hook hilts.
- [Executioner Swords](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/swords/executioner-swords): Broad parallel bladed swords that end flat instead of in a point, with no pieces listed yet.- [HEMA Swords](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/hema-swords): The full HEMA line of 49 pieces: blunt trainers, feders, dussacks and four sharps in 51CrV4 spring steel and 1095 high carbon.
- [HEMA Feders](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/hema-swords/feders): Longsword feders with schilts, flexible spring steel blades and rolled or knobbed tips built for sparring.
- [HEMA Longswords](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/hema-swords/hema-longswords): Blunt two handed and hand and a half longsword trainers, plus a nylon waster for a first year of club work.
- [HEMA Arming Swords](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/hema-swords/hema-arming-swords): Single handed blunt arming sword trainers with cruciform, ringed and fullered patterns.
- [HEMA Messers](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/hema-swords/hema-messers): Langes messer, grosses messer, bauernwehr and kriegsmesser trainers with the nagel, in blunt and sharp form.
- [HEMA Sideswords](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/hema-swords/hema-sideswords): Bolognese sideswords with finger rings, swept and counterguard hilts, and a schiavona basket hilt.
- [HEMA Rapiers](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/hema-swords/hema-rapiers): Shell, dish and cup hilt rapiers for Italian and Spanish thrusting play, blunt and sharp.
- [HEMA Sabres](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/hema-swords/hema-sabres): Three bar, stirrup and hanger sabre trainers together with the steel and leather dussacks.
- [Smallswords and Spadroons](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/hema-swords/smallswords-spadroons): Smallswords with oval dishes and pierced shells, and five ball spadroons for later period play.


## Axe, hammer and polearm categories

- [Bearded Axes](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/norse-arms/bearded-axes): Norse bearded axes in high carbon and Damascus steel with engraved hafts and leather covers.
- [Battle Axes](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/norse-arms/battle-axes): Light headed battle axes with hardwood hafts and leather blade covers.
- [War Axes](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/norse-arms/war-axes): Long hafted two hand war axes and Dane axe types in high carbon steel.
- [Double-Headed Axes](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/norse-arms/double-headed-axes): Twin bit display axes on hardwood hafts.
- [Splitting and Felling Axes](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/norse-arms/splitting-felling-axes): Working axes for splitting and felling with hardwood hafts and leather covers.
- [Axe Handles and Hafts](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/axe-handles-hafts): Replacement axe handles in rosewood, ash and birch.
- [Thor's Hammers](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/norse-arms/thors-hammers): Mjolnir and Norse hammers in steel with rune engraving available.
- [Viking Hammers](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/viking-hammer): Display hammers with forged steel heads on ash or rosewood hafts.
- [Viking Spears](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/norse-arms/viking-spears): Socketed high carbon steel spearheads for a hardwood shaft.
- [Glaives and Polearms](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/norse-arms/glaives-polearms): Glaives, bardiches and other bladed polearms on hardwood shafts.
- [Halberds](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/norse-arms/halberds): Halberds and halberd heads with axe blade, spike and hook.
- [Poleaxes](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/norse-arms/poleaxes): Poleaxes and polehammers with axe, hammer and spike heads.
- [Maces](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/norse-arms/maces): Flanged and knobbed steel maces with hardwood or steel hafts.
- [Dane Axes](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/norse-arms/dane-axes): Long hafted two hand Dane axes and Norse war axes with broad thin heads on ash hafts.
- [Medieval Axes](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/norse-arms/medieval-axes): Narrow headed medieval axes, poleaxes and war hammers in high carbon and Damascus steel on hardwood hafts.
- [Throwing Axes](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/norse-arms/throwing-axes): Compact high carbon and Damascus throwing axes and hawks on straight hardwood hafts, sold singly and as a set of three.
- [Tomahawks](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/norse-arms/tomahawks): Light headed tomahawks on straight hafts in high carbon and Damascus steel with leather blade covers.
- [Francisca Axes](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/norse-arms/francisca-axes): Frankish throwing axes with the arched forward set head, with no pieces listed yet.

## Armor, helmet and shield categories

- [Viking Helmet](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/viking-helmet): Riveted steel Norse helmets with nasal guards and spectacle designs, for display, reenactment and costume.
- [Medieval Helmets](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/viking-armor/medieval-helmets): Great helms, bascinets and nasal helms in steel.
- [Roman and Greek Helmets](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/viking-armor/roman-greek-helmets): Roman galea and Greek Corinthian helmets in steel and brass.
- [Viking Shields](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/viking-shields): 24 inch round shields with wooden planks, steel bosses and painted Norse designs.
- [Round Shields](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/viking-armor/round-shields): Viking round shields with iron bosses and painted faces.
- [Kite Shields and Bucklers](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/viking-armor/kite-shields-bucklers): Kite shields and steel bucklers for medieval and HEMA use.
- [Roman and Greek Shields](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/roman-greek-shields): Roman scutum and Greek hoplon shields for reenactment and display.
- [Shield Bosses](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/viking-armor/shield-bosses): Iron shield bosses for Viking and medieval round shields.
- [Chainmail Armor](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/viking-armor/chainmail-armor): Mail hauberks, coifs and gauntlets in steel rings.
- [Plate Armor](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/viking-armor/plate-armor): Steel breastplates, gauntlets and limb armor.
- [Scale and Lamellar Armor](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/viking-armor/scale-lamellar-armor): Steel plate armor on a backing or laced together.
- [Leather Armor](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/viking-armor/leather-armor): Leather cuirasses, bracers, pauldrons and greaves.
- [Brigandine and Gambeson](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/viking-armor/brigandine-gambeson): Padded gambesons and riveted plate brigandines.

## Jewelry categories

- [Norse Pendants](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/damascus-steel-jewelry/norse-pendants): Pendants with valknut, vegvisir, Yggdrasil and raven designs.
- [Viking Rings and Bracelets](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/damascus-steel-jewelry/viking-rings-bracelets): Rings and bracelets with knotwork, runes and beast heads.
- [Mjolnir Pendants](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/damascus-steel-jewelry/mjolnir-pendants): Norse hammer pendants in steel with knotwork and vegvisir detail, supplied on box and curb chains.
- [Arm Rings and Torcs](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/damascus-steel-jewelry/arm-rings-torcs): Twisted Norse arm rings and open cuff torcs with spiral and rounded terminals.
- [Beard Rings and Beads](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/damascus-steel-jewelry/beard-rings-beads): Forged beard rings and beads with rune and knotwork bands, plus horn beard combs.

## Gifts, drinkware, home and accessories

- [Wedding and Groomsmen Gifts](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/wedding-groomsmen-gifts): Engraved axes, knives and swords for a wedding party, marked with names and dates.
- [Drinking Horns](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/drinking-horns): Polished food safe lined drinking horns with stands and leather holders.
- [Horn Mugs and Tankards](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/horn-mugs-tankards): Horn mugs, tankards and shot cups with wooden bases.
- [Viking Beer Mugs](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/viking-beer-mugs): Wooden tankards and mugs in the Norse style with metal bands.
- [Hnefatafl and Viking Games](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/hnefatafl-viking-games): Hnefatafl board game sets with carved pieces and wooden boards.
- [Runestones and Rune Sets](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/runestones-rune-sets): Elder Futhark rune sets in stone and wood with pouches, plus miniature runestones.
- [Viking Belts, Buckles and Flags](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/viking-flags-belts): Leather belts with forged buckles and strap ends, and Norse banners.
- [Viking Home Decor](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/viking-home-decor): Forged wall art, hooks, candle holders, bottle openers and small statues in Norse styles.
- [Sword Stands and Displays](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/sword-stands-displays): Sword stands, wall mounts and axe display brackets in wood and steel.
- [Scabbards and Sheaths](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/scabbards-sheaths): Leather scabbards, knife sheaths and frogs.
- [Accessories](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/accessories): Sheaths, blade covers, care oils, sharpening stones and stands.
- [Blacksmith Tools](https://ransackviking.com/product-category/blacksmith-tools): Blacksmith hammers, tongs and punches.

## Products

A selection of individual products across every part of the range, chosen by search demand and by how completely each one is documented. Steel and hardness figures below are taken from each product page specification table. The full catalogue is larger than this list; the category pages above hold everything.

## Products: knives

- [Gutwarden Hand Forged Damascus Gut Hook Hunting Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/damascus-hunting-knife-damascus-ka-bar-knife): Hand forged Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 forge welded at 58 to 60 HRC; 12 inches overall with a 7 inch blade; cowhide leather sheath included.
- [Vampire Hand Forged Damascus Skinner Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-vampire-knife): Hand forged layered Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 forge welded at 58 to 60 HRC; 11 inches overall with a 6 inch blade.
- [Gurkhastag Hand Forged Damascus Kukri Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/custom-handmade-damascus-hunting-kukri-knife): Hand forged Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 at 58 to 60 HRC; 15 inches overall with a 10 inch blade; leather sheath included.
- [Hornreaver Hand Forged Damascus Gut Hook Hunting Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/gut-hook-fishing-damascus-fixed-blade-knife): Hand forged Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 forge welded at 58 to 60 HRC; 8.7 inches overall with a 4.6 inch blade; natural leather sheath included.
- [Kitchenskald Hand Forged Damascus Santoku Chef Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/damascus-cooking-knife): Hand forged Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 forge welded, oil tempered to 58 to 60 HRC; 11.5 inches overall; buffalo horn handle; leather sheath included.
- [Wengechef Hand Forged Damascus Chef Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/handmade-d2-steel-5-piece-chef-knife-set-wenge-wood-handle): Hand forged Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 at 58 to 60 HRC; 12 inches overall with a 7 inch blade; leather sheath included.
- [Cowhand Hand Forged Damascus Bull Cutter Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-433-custom-hand-forged-6-5-damascus-steel-full-tang-cowboy-bull-cutter-with-beautiful-bone-handle-gift-for-him-gift-for-her): Hand forged Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 forge welded at 58 to 60 HRC; 6.5 inches overall with a 3.5 inch blade; camel bone handle; leather sheath included.
- [Ladderspire Hand Forged Damascus Dagger Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/handmade-damascus-hunting-dagger-double-edge): Hand forged ladder pattern Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 at 56 to 58 HRC; 8.75 inches overall with a 4.5 inch blade; bone, wood and micarta handle; leather sheath included.
- [Blackguard Hand Forged D2 Steel Bowie Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/handmade-randall-knife-d2-steel-hunting-dagger): D2 tool steel at 58 to 60 HRC; 13 inches overall with a 8 inch blade; cowhide leather pouch, right hand carry included.
- [Bobcat Hand Forged Damascus Skinner Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-bobcat): Hand forged folded Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 forge welded at 58 to 60 HRC; 9.7 inches overall with a 4.70 inch blade; walnut wood, full tang handle; leather sheath included.
- [Ramcrown Hand Forged Damascus Hunting Knife with Ram Horn Handle](https://ransackviking.com/product/8inches-knife-made-damascus-steel-blade-ram-horn-handle-ideal-for-hunting-knife): Hand forged Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 at 58 to 60 HRC; 8 inches overall with a 4 inch blade; ram horn handle; cowhide leather pouch, right hand carry included.
- [Rosecamp Hand Forged Damascus Camp Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/custom-handmade-damascus-hunting-knife-rosewood-leather-sheath): Hand forged Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 at 58 to 60 HRC; 10 inches overall with a 5 inch blade; leather sheath included.
- [Pinecrest Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Skinner Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-597-handmade-high-carbon-steel-fixed-blade-hunting-knife-pine-cone-handle-skinner-knife): Hand forged high carbon steel at 54 to 58 HRC; 8 inches overall with a 4 inch blade; cowhide leather pouch, right hand carry included.
- [Trackerfell Hand Forged D2 Steel Tracker Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-586-handmade-tracker-tactical-survival-knife): D2 tool steel at 58 to 60 HRC; 12 inches overall with a 7 inch blade; micarta handle; leather sheath included.
- [Rosetracker Hand Forged Damascus Tracker Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/handmade-damascus-tracker-knife-rose-wood): Hand forged Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 at 58 to 60 HRC; 10.00 inches overall with a 5.00 inch blade; rosewood handle; handmade leather sheath included.
- [Bluetide Hand Forged Damascus Fish Fillet Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-481-damascus-fillet-knife-fishing-knife-custom-made-hunting-fish-knives-utility-knife-chefs-resin-handle): Hand forged Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 forge welded at 58 to 60 HRC; 13 inches overall with a 8 inch blade; blue resin handle; leather sheath included.
- [Streamwood Hand Forged Damascus Fish Fillet Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-480-beautiful-damascus-fillet-knife-fishing-knives-custom-made-hunting-fish-knives-utility-knife): Hand forged Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 forge welded at 58 to 60 HRC; 13 inches overall with a 8 inch blade; wood handle; leather sheath included.
- [Mosaicsax Hand Forged Damascus Viking Seax Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/damascus-tanto-knife-musaic-bone-handle): Hand forged Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 at 58 to 60 HRC; 9.5 inches overall with a 5 inch blade; mosaic bone with brass bolster handle; hand stitched genuine cowhide leather included.
- [Copperfin Hand Forged Damascus Fish Fillet Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/copper-damascus-pocket-knife-rk-1011): Hand forged Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 high carbon at 58 to 60 HRC; 8.5 inches overall with a 3.5 inch blade; polished copper handle; cowhide leather sheath included.
- [Bonebrass Hand Forged Damascus Folding Pocket Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/damascus-mini-folding-pocket-knife-olive-wood-davy-crockett-edc): Hand forged Damascus, 1080 and 15N20 at 58 to 60 HRC; blade 3.5 inches; cow leather sheath included.
- [Bonefold Hand Forged Damascus Folding Pocket Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-686-hand-forged-damascus-steel-bone-handle-folding-pocket-knife): Hand forged Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 at 58 to 60 HRC; 9 inches open overall; natural bone handle.
- [Hollowfell Hand Forged D2 Steel Camp Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-585-custom-handmade-d2-steel-commando-knife): D2 tool steel at 58 to 60 HRC; 14 inches overall with a 9 inch blade; cowhide leather pouch, right hand carry included.
- [Stagcurve Hand Forged 1095 Steel Gut Hook Hunting Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1560-hand-made-gut-hook-hunting-knife-stagcurve): 1095 high carbon, mirror polished at 56 to 58 HRC; 8 and a half inches overall, blade 4 inches.
- [Talonveil Hand Forged Damascus Karambit Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1701-hand-forged-damascus-karambit-talonveil): 1095 and 15N20 Damascus, hand forged and acid etched, 58 to 60 HRC; 9 inches including the ring overall, blade 4 inches measured along the curve.
- [Talonvalk Hand Forged 1095 Steel Valknut Karambit Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1851-hand-forged-valknut-karambit-knife-talonvalk): 1095 high carbon, hardened to 54 to 58 HRC; 11 inches including the ring overall, blade 6 inches measured along the curve; knife and leather sheath included.
- [Vegwarden Hand Forged Damascus Kukri Knife with Etched Vegvisir](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-2078-hand-made-damascus-kukri-knife-vegwarden): Kukri and fitted brown leather belt sheath included.
- [Curvefang Hand Forged Damascus Kukri Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1582-hand-forged-damascus-kukri-curvefang): Pattern welded Damascus, 1095 and 15N20, 58 to 60 HRC; 16 inches overall, blade 11 inches along the curve.
- [Clawshade Hand Forged 1095 and 15N20 Damascus Karambit Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1496-hand-made-damascus-karambit-knife-clawshade): Hand forged Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 pattern welded billet at 58 to 60 HRC; 8 inches including the ring overall, blade 3.5 inches along the curve.
- [Knotwelt Hand Made Tooled Leather Viking Knife Sheath](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1694-hand-made-leather-knife-sheath-knotwelt): Vegetable tanned cowhide, approximately 3 to 4 mm thick; 12 inches overall; sheath, leather balm, care card included.
- [Quillhide Hand Made Oxblood Leather Knife Sheath with Tooled Raven Panel](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1720-hand-made-leather-knife-sheath-quillhide): Oxblood vegetable tanned bridle leather, roughly 8 to 9 ounce weight.
- [Gildsaya Hand Forged Polished Steel Japanese Tanto Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-2075-hand-made-japanese-tanto-sword-gildsaya): Tanto and fitted black scabbard included.
- [Trinesaya Hand Forged Damascus Tanto Sword with Valknut Etched Blade](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-2074-hand-made-damascus-tanto-sword-trinesaya): Tanto and fitted black scabbard included.
- [Thornflight Hand Forged 1095 Steel Viking Throwing Knife Set of Three](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1554-hand-made-viking-throwing-knife-set-thornflight): 1095 high carbon at 54 to 56 HRC, at the tough end of the range on purpose; 11 inches each overall; rolled leather carrier for all three included.
- [Pivotwing Hand Forged 1095 Steel Butterfly Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1962-hand-forged-butterfly-knife-balisong-pivotwing): 1095 high carbon steel, hardened to 54 to 58 HRC; blade 4.5 inches; knife and brown leather belt pouch included.
- [Anglosaxon Hand Forged Viking Seax Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-652-handmade-forged-viking-anglo-saxon-seax-knife): Hand forged 1095 high carbon steel at 54 to 58 HRC; 11.8 inches overall with a 6.9 inch blade.
- [Olivescramasax Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Viking Seax Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-605-hand-forged-viking-seax-with-leather-sheath): Hand forged high carbon steel at 54 to 58 HRC; 16.14 inches overall with a 11 inch blade; olive wood handle; leather sheath included.
- [Deepgrove Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Viking Seax Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-609-hand-forged-deep-blade-viking-seax): Hand forged high carbon steel at 54 to 58 HRC; 10 inches overall with a 5 inch blade; engraved rosewood handle; wooden cover sheath included.
- [Beltsax Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Viking Seax Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-656-hand-forged-high-carbon-steel-viking-seax): Hand forged 1095 high carbon steel at 54 to 58 HRC; 7.9 inches overall with a 3.5 inch blade; premium cowhide leather sheath included.
- [Brassward Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Viking Seax Knife](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-617-hand-forged-medieval-seax-knife-sharp-edge-blade-knife): Hand forged 1095 high carbon steel at 54 to 58 HRC; 16 inches overall with a 11 inch blade; wood with a brass bolster handle.

## Products: swords

- [Greyward Hand Forged 1095 Steel Medieval Arming Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1795-hand-forged-medieval-arming-sword-greyward): 1095 high carbon steel, hardened to 54 to 58 HRC; sword, scabbard, care card included.
- [Cloverhilt Hand Forged Polished Steel Arming Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-2079-hand-made-arming-sword-cloverhilt): Arming sword and fitted brown leather scabbard included.
- [Gravewind Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Bastard Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1300-hand-forged-bastard-sword-gravewind): 1095 high carbon steel at 54 to 58 HRC; 41 inches overall with a 31 inch blade; leather scabbard included.
- [Tidewrack Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Pirate Cutlass](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1315-hand-forged-pirate-cutlass-tidewrack): 1095 high carbon steel, hand forged and polished bright at 54 to 58 HRC; 31 inches overall with a 25 inch blade; brown leather scabbard with a steel throat and chape included.
- [Saltbrand Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Naval Cutlass](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1316-hand-forged-naval-cutlass-saltbrand): 1095 high carbon steel, hand forged and polished bright at 54 to 58 HRC; 30 inches overall with a 24 inch blade; black leather scabbard with a steel throat and chape included.
- [Emberhook Hand Forged Damascus Steel Halberd Head](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1370-hand-forged-damascus-halberd-head-emberhook): 1095 and 15N20 forge welded Damascus, hand etched at 58 to 60 HRC; 18 inches including the langet straps overall.
- [Brambleguard Hand Forged Damascus Side Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1995-hand-forged-damascus-side-sword-brambleguard): 1095 and 15N20 Damascus, hardened to 58 to 60 HRC; 40 inches nominal overall, blade 33 inches nominal; brown leather scabbard with a metal chape included.
- [Grimwake Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Falchion Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1290-hand-forged-falchion-sword-grimwake): 1095 high carbon steel at 54 to 58 HRC; 30 inches overall with a 24 inch blade; black leather with brass throat and chape included.
- [Rustwarden Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Medieval Falchion](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1291-hand-forged-medieval-falchion-rustwarden): 1095 high carbon steel at 54 to 58 HRC; 31 inches overall with a 25 inch blade; russet red leather scabbard included.
- [Thornfang Hand Forged 1095 Steel Fantasy Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1992-hand-forged-fantasy-sword-thornfang): 1095 high carbon, hardened to 54 to 58 HRC; 38 inches nominal overall, blade 29 inches nominal; black scabbard with a decorated metal throat included.
- [Trineclaw Hand Forged Steel Knuckle Claw](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1845-hand-forged-steel-knuckle-claw-trineclaw): Polished high carbon steel; 11 inches from the knuckle bar to the tips overall; hand claw and a separate tan leather wrist strap included.
- [Stonelark Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Chinese Jian Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1303-hand-forged-chinese-jian-sword-stonelark): 1095 high carbon steel at 54 to 58 HRC; 34 inches overall with a 26.5 inch blade; dark wood scabbard included.
- [Slatehaven Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Straight Backed Dao Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1305-hand-forged-straight-backed-dao-sword-slatehaven): 1095 high carbon steel at 54 to 58 HRC; 35 inches overall with a 26 inch blade; black scabbard included.
- [Valkshade Hand Forged Twin Ninjato Sword Set with Valknut Etched Blades](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-2072-hand-made-twin-ninjato-sword-set-valkshade): Two swords and two matching scabbards included.
- [Jadecord Hand Forged 1095 Carbon Steel Katana Sword with Green Ito Wrap](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1697-hand-forged-katana-sword-jadecord): 1095 high carbon steel, hardened and tempered to 54 to 58 HRC; 40 inches in the saya overall, blade 28 inches; katana, saya, blade oil, cleaning cloth, care card included.
- [Palethorn Hand Forged Polished Knightly Longsword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-2073-hand-made-knightly-longsword-palethorn): Longsword and fitted pale grey scabbard included.
- [Grailwarden Hand Forged 1095 High Carbon Steel Excalibur Sword Replica](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1255-hand-forged-excalibur-sword-replica-grailwarden): 1095 high carbon steel, oil quenched and tempered at 54 to 56 HRC at the edge; 45 inches overall with a 36 inch blade.
- [Wolfmarch Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Two Handed Kriegsmesser](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1299-hand-forged-two-handed-kriegsmesser-wolfmarch): 1095 high carbon steel at 54 to 58 HRC; 44 inches overall with a 33 inch blade; leather scabbard included.
- [Thornreave Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Grosse Messer](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1294-hand-forged-grosse-messer-thornreave): 1095 high carbon steel at 54 to 58 HRC; 32 inches overall with a 25.5 inch blade; brown leather with pale chape included.
- [Nightgild Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Italian Rapier](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1415-hand-forged-italian-rapier-nightgild): 1095 high carbon steel at 54 to 58 HRC; 47 inches overall with a 39.5 inch blade; dark leather with brass throat included.
- [Emberleaf Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Renaissance Rapier](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1412-hand-forged-renaissance-rapier-emberleaf): 1095 high carbon steel at 54 to 58 HRC; 44 inches overall with a 36.5 inch blade; oxblood leather over wood core grip.
- [Ironmarch Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Cavalry Sabre](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1310-hand-forged-cavalry-sabre-ironmarch): 1095 high carbon steel, hand forged and differentially finished at 54 to 58 HRC; 33 inches overall with a 27 inch blade; black leather scabbard with a steel throat and chape included.
- [Duskwend Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Sabre Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1314-hand-forged-sabre-sword-duskwend): 1095 high carbon steel, hand forged and polished bright at 54 to 58 HRC; 32 inches overall with a 26 inch blade; brown leather scabbard with a steel throat and chape included.
- [Sandreaver Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Scimitar](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1385-hand-forged-scimitar-sandreaver): 1095 high carbon steel at 54 to 58 HRC; 36 inches overall with a 30 inch blade; tooled leather with brass throat and chape included.
- [Vinecrest Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Shamshir](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1397-hand-forged-shamshir-vinecrest): 1095 high carbon steel at 54 to 58 HRC; 39 inches overall with a 33 inch blade; leather covered with brass throat and chape included.
- [Sawglade Hand Forged Polished Steel Sawback Short Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-2070-hand-made-sawback-short-sword-sawglade): Short sword and fitted black leather sheath included.
- [Brinehook Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Cutlass](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1405-hand-forged-cutlass-brinehook): 1095 high carbon steel at 54 to 58 HRC; 30 inches overall with a 24 inch blade; black leather with polished steel throat and chape included.
- [Troyblade Hand Forged Stainless Steel Greek Replica Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-683-troy-achilles-sword-spada-achille-noble-collection-warner-bros-no-lord-of-rings-wall-decor-sword): Stainless steel; 40 inches overall with a 33 inch blade.
- [Anduril Hand Forged Stainless Steel Replica Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-678-forged-anduril-the-flame-of-the-west-replica-sword): Stainless steel; 40 inches overall with a 33 inch blade.
- [Drakefang Hand Forged Damascus Katana Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/dragon-sword-katana): Hand forged Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 forge welded, oil tempered to 58 to 60 HRC; 32 inches overall with a 22 inch blade; olive burl wooden sheath included.
- [Ragnar Lothbrok Hand Forged Stainless Steel Viking Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-667-viking-king-sword-of-king-ragnar-lothbrok-sword): Hand forged stainless steel blade; 38 inches overall; forged stainless steel handle.
- [Powerblade Hand Forged Stainless Steel Cosplay Fantasy Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-684-he-man-sword-the-power-sword-replica): Stainless steel; 40 inches overall with a 33 inch blade.
- [Rosecrest Hand Forged Damascus Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-676-forged-damascus-steel-sword-fantasy-sword): Hand forged Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 at 58 to 60 HRC; 28 inches overall with a 23 inch blade; rosewood handle.
- [Lionheart Hand Forged Stainless Steel Fantasy Collectible Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-682-chronicles-of-narnia-prince-sword): Stainless steel; 40 inches overall with a 33 inch blade.
- [Sealord Hand Forged Damascus Viking Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-509-custom-hand-forged-damascus-steel-viking-sword-fathers-day-gift): Hand forged Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 forge welded at 58 to 60 HRC; 35 inches overall with a 29 inch blade; olive wood handle; olive burl wooden scabbard included.
- [Spearward Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-657-hand-forged-viking-spear-head): 1095 carbon steel, hand forged at 54 to 58 HRC; 21 inches overall with a 14 inch blade.
- [Rosewarden Hand Forged Damascus Viking Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-677-hand-forged-damascus-steel-sword-custom-made-sword): Hand forged Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 at 58 to 60 HRC; 35 inches overall with a 29 inch blade; rosewood with Damascus steel bolster handle.
- [Leathergrip Hand Forged Steel Viking Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-663-premium-viking-sword): Premium hand forged high carbon steel; 38 inches overall with a 30 inch blade.
- [Elvenking Hand Forged Stainless Steel Elven Replica Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-680-the-hobbit-elven-king-replica-sword): Stainless steel; 40 inches overall with a 33 inch blade.
- [Foehammer Hand Forged Stainless Steel Fantasy Replica Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-679-hand-forged-gandalfs-glamdring-replica-sword): Stainless steel; 40 inches overall with a 33 inch blade.
- [Ironreach Hand Forged Damascus Longsword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-506-sword-damascus-sword-dagger-sword-witcher-sword-dark-souls-sword-hand-forged-sword): Hand forged Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 forge welded at 58 to 60 HRC; 37 inches overall with a 30 inch blade; olive wood handle; olive burl wooden scabbard included.
- [Knotreave Hand Forged Knotwork Viking Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1979-hand-forged-knotwork-viking-sword-knotreave): 1095 high carbon steel, hardened to 54 to 58 HRC; 36 inches overall with a 29 inch blade; sword, fitted scabbard, care card included.
- [Wolfrune Hand Forged Damascus Steel Ulfberht Style Viking Sword](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1231-hand-forged-damascus-viking-sword-wolfrune): Layered Damascus in 1095 and 15N20, hand forge welded, acid etched dark at 56 to 58 HRC; 36 inches overall with a 30 inch blade.

## Products: axes, hammers and polearms

- [Haftmask Hand Made Leather Axe Sheath with Tooled Mjolnir Panel](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1721-hand-made-leather-axe-sheath-haftmask): Dark brown vegetable tanned bridle leather, roughly 9 to 10 ounce weight; axe sheath, spare snap studs, care card. Axe not included.
- [Hallwarden Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Norse Runic Bearded Axe](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1222-hand-forged-norse-runic-bearded-axe-wall-mount-set-hallwarden): 1095 high carbon steel, hand forged, hand ground at 56 to 58 HRC at the edge, softer through the eye and poll; 34 inches for the axe overall.
- [Twinbite Hand Forged 1095 Steel Double Bit Axe](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1576-hand-forged-double-bit-axe-twinbite): 1095 high carbon steel, differentially heat treated, 54 to 58 HRC at the edges; 30 inches overall.
- [Frostrune Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Norse Runic Bearded War Axe](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1220-hand-forged-norse-runic-bearded-war-axe-frostrune): 1095 high carbon steel, hand forged, hand ground at 56 to 58 HRC at the edge, softer through the eye and poll; 34 inches overall.
- [Runecask Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Norse Runic Bearded Axe](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1221-hand-forged-norse-runic-bearded-axe-presentation-box-set-runecask): 1095 high carbon steel, hand forged, hand ground at 56 to 58 HRC at the edge, softer through the eye and poll; 34 inches for the axe overall.
- [Stormcleave Hand Forged Damascus Double Headed Axe](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1644-hand-forged-damascus-double-headed-axe-stormcleave): 1095 and 15N20 layered Damascus steel, acid etched at 58 to 60 HRC; tan leather edge cover included.
- [Twinfell Hand Forged 1095 Steel Double Headed Axe](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1643-hand-forged-1095-steel-double-headed-axe-twinfell): 1095 high carbon steel, polished at 54 to 58 HRC; shaped leather edge cover included.
- [Reapcurve Hand Forged Damascus War Scythe Two Piece Set](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1941-hand-forged-damascus-war-scythe-set-reapcurve): 1095 and 15N20 pattern welded Damascus, hardened to 58 to 60 HRC; stitched black leather, fitted to the companion blade included.
- [Ravenreave Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Medieval Glaive](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1373-hand-forged-medieval-glaive-ravenreave): 1095 high carbon steel, black oxide with a bright bevel at 54 to 58 HRC; 62 inches overall with a 24 inch blade; dark hardwood, oil finished haft; fitted leather blade cover included.
- [Nightward Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Halberd Polearm](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1365-hand-forged-halberd-polearm-nightward): 1095 high carbon steel, black oxide finish at 54 to 58 HRC; 66 inches overall; american walnut, oil finished haft; fitted leather head cover included.
- [Ashwarden Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Medieval Halberd](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1364-hand-forged-medieval-halberd-ashwarden): 1095 high carbon steel, satin polished at 54 to 58 HRC; 62 inches overall; fitted leather head cover included.
- [Chainmaw Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Medieval Flail](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1356-hand-forged-medieval-flail-chainmaw): 1095 high carbon steel, polished at 54 to 58 HRC; 27 inches with the chain hanging straight overall.
- [Ironpetal Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Flanged Mace](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1350-hand-forged-flanged-mace-ironpetal): 1095 high carbon steel, polished at 54 to 58 HRC; 26 inches overall.
- [Chainoak Hand Made Hardwood Nunchaku](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1886-hand-made-hardwood-nunchaku-chainoak): Close grained hardwood in a pale oak tone; 28 inches fully extended overall; nunchaku and black carry pouch included.
- [Fletchbane Hand Forged Damascus Viking Arrowhead Set](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1631-hand-forged-damascus-viking-arrowhead-set-fletchbane): 1095 and 15N20 layered Damascus steel at 58 to 60 HRC; rolled leather case with a wrap tie included.
- [Rookbeak Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Medieval War Hammer](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1360-hand-forged-war-hammer-rookbeak): 1095 high carbon steel, satin polished at 54 to 58 HRC; 33 inches overall.
- [Brassmaul Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Medieval Polehammer](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1359-hand-forged-medieval-polehammer-brassmaul): 1095 high carbon steel, satin polished at 54 to 58 HRC; 58 inches overall; american walnut, oil finished haft; fitted leather head cover included.
- [Birchbite Hand Forged 1095 Carbon Steel Viking Hand Axe](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1490-hand-made-viking-hand-axe-birchbite): Hand forged 1095 high carbon steel at 54 to 58 HRC, satin flats with a bright edge bevel; 14 inches overall.
- [Ashfell Hand Forged 1095 Steel Felling Axe](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1464-hand-made-1095-felling-axe-ashfell): Hardened to 54 to 58 HRC; stitched leather edge cover with a stud closure included.
- [Ladderpeen Hand Forged Damascus Mjolnir Hammer](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1843-hand-forged-damascus-mjolnir-hammer-ladderpeen): 1095 and 15N20 pattern welded Damascus, hardened to 58 to 60 HRC; 15 inches overall; hammer and brown leather head cover included.
- [Anvilcrown Hand Forged Steel War Hammer](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1881-hand-forged-walnut-haft-war-hammer-anvilcrown): 19 inches overall; hammer and brown leather belt hanger with a snap stud included.
- [Emberhawk Hand Forged Damascus Tomahawk Axe](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-404-damascus-steel-custom-handmade-hatchet-tomahawk): Hand forged layered Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 at 58 to 60 HRC; 20 inches overall; rosewood handle; leather blade cover and gift box included.
- [Thrimhawk Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Viking Throwing Axe Set of 3](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1214-hand-forged-viking-throwing-axe-set-thrimhawk): High carbon steel, hand forged, hammer finished cheeks at 50 to 53 HRC, tuned slightly softer for impact; 15 inches each overall; one leather head sheath, stitched and riveted included.
- [Twinfang Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Double Headed Viking Axe](https://ransackviking.com/product/double-headed-axe-ransack-viking-axes): Hand forged 1095 high carbon steel at 54 to 58 HRC; 19 inches overall; ash wood handle; leather blade cover, gift box included.
- [Ragnar Warlord Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Viking Axe](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-641-hand-forged-high-carbon-steel-ragnar-lothbrok-axe): Hand forged 1095 high carbon steel at 54 to 58 HRC; 20 inches overall; rosewood wrapped in coloured leather handle.
- [Thor Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Viking Bearded Axe](https://ransackviking.com/product/thor-axe): Hand forged high carbon steel at 58 to 60 HRC; 19 inches overall; wood, hand fitted and wedged handle; leather blade cover, gift box included.
- [Ravenfeast Hand Forged Stainless Steel Raven Pizza Axe](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-315-raven-pizzaaxe-railroad-spike-pizza-axe-handmade-pizza-cutter-customize-knife-pizza-personalized-knife-gift-for-him-copy): Hand forged stainless steel; blade 12 inches; olive wood handle; veg tanned leather blade cover included.
- [Hearthcutter Hand Forged Stainless Steel Pizza Axe](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-316-hand-forged-pizza-axe-railroad-spike-pizza-axe-handmade-pizza-cutter-customize-knife-pizza-personalized-knife-gift-for-him): Hand forged stainless steel; blade 12 inches; olive wood handle; veg tanned leather blade cover included.
- [Ragnar Lothbrok Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Viking Bearded Axe](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-389-ragnar-viking-axe-lerp-forged-halloween-gift-camping-axe-christmas-gift-with-rose-wood-shaft-viking-bearded-nordic-best-gift-for-him): Hand forged high carbon steel at 58 to 60 HRC; 19 inches overall; rosewood handle; leather blade cover and gift box included.
- [Bloodoak Hand Forged Damascus Viking Axe](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-633-handmade-eivor-assassins-creed-valhalla-axe): Hand forged Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 at 58 to 60 HRC; 22 inches overall; rosewood handle; leather blade cover and gift box included.
- [Frostbirch Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Viking Bearded Axe](https://ransackviking.com/product/viking-axe-hort-axe): Hand forged high carbon steel at 58 to 60 HRC; 19 inches overall; birch wood handle; leather blade cover, gift box included.
- [Mjolnir Hand Forged Stainless Steel Viking Hammer](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-625-metal-thor-hammer-mjolnir-hammer): Stainless steel, cast head hand dressed and finished; 17.71 inches overall.
- [Odin Handcrafted Viking Hammer](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-623-hand-carved-odin-hammer-viking-war-hammer): Hand forged high carbon steel head at 48 to 52 HRC; ash wood handle.
- [Runeleaf Hand Forged Elder Futhark Spear](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1981-hand-forged-elder-futhark-viking-spear-runeleaf): 1095 high carbon steel head, hardened to 54 to 58 HRC; 72 inches overall; spear, fitted leather head sheath, care card included.
- [Serpentcast Hand Forged Damascus Spear](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1976-hand-forged-damascus-viking-spear-serpentcast): 1095 and 15N20 pattern welded Damascus head, hardened to 58 to 60 HRC; 74 inches overall; spear, fitted leather head sheath, care card included.
- [Stormbeak Hand Forged Viking War Hammer](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1680-hand-forged-viking-war-hammer-stormbeak): Hand forged high carbon steel head, ash haft, steel langets at 54 to 58 HRC at the face and beak; 20 in / 51 cm overall; war hammer and shaped leather head cover included.
- [Thunderclad Hand Forged Damascus Viking War Hammer](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1633-hand-forged-damascus-viking-war-hammer-thunderclad): 1095 and 15N20 layered Damascus steel, acid etched at 58 to 60 HRC; shaped leather head cover included.

## Products: armor, helmets and shields

- [Ringmantle Hand Woven Butted Chainmail Shirt](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1581-hand-made-butted-chainmail-shirt-ringmantle): Mild steel rings, blackened and lightly oiled.
- [Grimhold Hand Forged Chainmail and Leather Gauntlets](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1450-hand-made-chainmail-leather-gauntlets-grimhold): Mild steel butted mail laid over a full grain leather glove.
- [Ridgevisor Hand Made Polished Steel Full Head Helmet](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1989-hand-made-polished-steel-t-visor-helmet-ridgevisor): Formed steel, hand polished; helmet with liner fitted included.
- [Starguard Hand Made Steel Round Shield](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1988-hand-made-star-and-bands-round-shield-starguard): Formed steel face with a hand painted finish; shield with straps fitted included.
- [Wavewarden Hand Made Wooden Kite Shield](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1573-hand-made-wooden-kite-shield-wavewarden): Glued and pegged solid wood planks, canvas faced, hand painted.
- [Quarterfell Hand Made Wooden Heater Shield](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1442-hand-made-quartered-heater-shield-quarterfell): Planked wood body, painted face, rawhide bound edge.
- [Stormcuff Hand Made Black Leather Viking Bracers](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1575-hand-made-black-leather-viking-bracers-stormcuff): Vegetable tanned cowhide, dyed black, sealed and buffed.
- [Wolfcrest Hand Made Veg Tanned Leather Pauldrons](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1574-hand-made-leather-pauldrons-wolfcrest): Vegetable tanned cowhide, hand dyed chestnut, sealed and buffed.
- [Thornpeak Hand Forged Steel Viking Conical Nasal Helmet](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1443-hand-forged-conical-nasal-helmet-thornpeak): Mild steel skull and nasal, brass browband and brass rivets.
- [Grimbeak Hand Forged Mild Steel Pig Faced Bascinet Medieval Helmet](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1495-hand-made-pig-faced-bascinet-helmet-grimbeak): Mild steel sheet, hand raised, polished satin, with brass fittings.
- [Steelmarch Hand Forged Steel Full Plate Armour Suit](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1583-hand-made-full-plate-armour-suit-steelmarch): Mild steel throughout, polished, with vegetable tanned leather straps and steel buckles.
- [Legiondrake Hand Forged Steel Lorica Segmentata Cuirass](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1510-hand-made-lorica-segmentata-cuirass-legiondrake): Mild steel plate, brass hinges and buckle plates, vegetable tanned leather internals.
- [Eaglemarch Hand Forged Steel Roman Imperial Gallic Helmet](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1571-hand-made-roman-imperial-gallic-helmet-eaglemarch): Mild steel bowl, neck guard and cheek guards, brass edging, brass brow band and bosses.
- [Coppercrest Hand Forged Steel Roman Legionary Helmet](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1579-hand-made-roman-legionary-helmet-coppercrest): Mild steel bowl, neck flare and cheek guards with bronze tone trim, reinforce and bosses.
- [Aquilorn Hand Made Carved Hardwood Round Shield](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1987-hand-made-roman-eagle-round-shield-aquilorn): Carved hardwood face with a bronze toned steel rim; shield with straps and grip fitted included.
- [Twinhawk Hand Made Carved Hardwood Round Shield with Double Headed Eagle](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1986-hand-made-double-headed-eagle-round-shield-twinhawk): Carved hardwood face with a blackened steel rim; shield with rim fitted included.
- [Silkscale Hand Made Leather Lamellar Samurai Armour Suit](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1556-hand-made-leather-lamellar-samurai-armour-silkscale): Vegetable tanned leather scales over a leather ground, cream cord lacing.
- [Nightscale Hand Made Black Leather Scale Pauldrons](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1535-hand-made-black-leather-scale-pauldrons-nightscale): Veg tan leather, dyed black.
- [Domewarden Hand Forged 14 Gauge Steel Viking Shield Boss](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1577-hand-forged-viking-shield-boss-domewarden): Mild steel, hand dished and planished.
- [Pathmark Hand Forged Steel Shield Boss](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1441-hand-forged-vegvisir-shield-boss-pathmark): Mild steel, raised and polished by hand.
- [Hornreave Hand Forged Steel Horned Viking Helmet](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1570-hand-made-horned-viking-helmet-hornreave): Mild steel bowl and brow band, natural buffalo horn, steel horn collars.
- [Wyrmgaze Hand Forged Mild Steel Sutton Hoo Viking Helmet](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1493-hand-made-sutton-hoo-viking-helmet-wyrmgaze): Mild steel sheet, hand raised, with brass fittings.
- [Kiteward Hand Made Norman Kite Shield](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1875-hand-made-norman-kite-shield-kiteward): Riveted tan leather grip strap; shield and separate long leather guige strap included.
- [Ringward Hand Made Steel Viking Round Shield](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1797-hand-made-steel-viking-round-shield-ringward): Formed steel, brushed satin finish; shield, leather arm strap, care card included.

## Products: jewelry

- [Axebloom Hand Made Rose Tone Viking Axe Hoop Earrings](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1615-hand-made-viking-axe-hoop-earrings-axebloom): Metal jewellery alloy in a warm rose tone finish. These are a finished costume piece rather than solid precious metal, and we would rather say so than claim a hallmark.
- [Braidhorn Hand Made Viking Beard Comb with Wooden Box](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1681-hand-made-viking-beard-comb-braidhorn): Single piece natural horn, hand cut and polished; comb and wooden box included.
- [Beardknot Hand Made Bronze Tone Viking Beard Bead Set](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1616-hand-made-viking-beard-bead-set-beardknot): Metal jewellery alloy in a warm bronze tone finish. This is a finished set rather than solid precious metal, and we say so plainly; all seven rings and a soft drawstring pouch included.
- [Arrowward Handcrafted Damascus Steel Pendant](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-645-hand-forged-damascus-steel-arrow-head-pendant): Hand forged Damascus, 1095 and 15N20 at 58 to 59 HRC.
- [Stonecross Hand Made Steel Tone Celtic Cross Pendant](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1620-hand-made-celtic-cross-pendant-stonecross): Sheet metal pendant in a brushed steel tone finish, with a steel lobster clasp. We describe the finish rather than claiming sterling silver.
- [Wayrune Hand Made Silver Finish Vegvisir Pendant](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1784-hand-made-vegvisir-pendant-wayrune): Solid formed metal with a bright polished silver finish; chain, cloth pouch and polishing cloth included.
- [Coilspire Hand Made Twisted Viking Arm Ring](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1761-hand-made-twisted-viking-arm-ring-coilspire): Silver finish metal alloy with a bright polish, not solid sterling; arm ring and gift box included.
- [Runeband Hand Made Bronze Tone Viking Ring Set](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1617-hand-made-viking-open-band-ring-set-runeband): Metal jewellery alloy in a warm bronze tone finish. A finished costume set rather than solid precious metal, and we would rather say so; all six rings and a soft drawstring pouch included.

## Products: gifts, drinkware, home and accessories

- [Tinebraid Hand Made Carved Bone Viking Comb](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1691-hand-made-viking-bone-comb-tinebraid): Carved bone, natural cream tone with visible grain; 5 inches overall; comb and natural linen drawstring pouch included.
- [Anvilsong Hand Forged Damascus Blacksmith Sledge Hammer](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1444-hand-forged-damascus-blacksmith-hammer-anvilsong): 1095 and 15N20 pattern welded Damascus, forge welded and etched at 58 to 60 HRC.
- [Thundergrain Hand Forged Damascus Mjolnir Style Hammer](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1572-hand-made-damascus-mjolnir-hammer-thundergrain): Pattern welded Damascus, 1095 and 15N20, acid etched to raise the layer contrast; 17 inches overall.
- [Hornmead Hand Made Viking Drinking Horn with Polished Brass Rim](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1711-hand-made-viking-drinking-horn-hornmead): Natural ox horn, polished brass rim, vegetable tanned bridle leather hanger; 14 to 16 inches measured along the outer curve overall; drinking horn and leather belt hanger included.
- [Amberdraught Hand Made Valknut Drinking Horn and Oak Stand](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1685-hand-made-valknut-drinking-horn-oak-stand-amberdraught): Pale natural ox horn, polished, with a food safe interior seal; drinking horn, turned oak stand and tan leather belt included.
- [Meadowfell Hand Made Beech Kubb Viking Lawn Game Set](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1762-hand-made-beech-kubb-viking-lawn-game-meadowfell): Solid European beech, kiln dried; 21 pieces, carry bag, rule sheet included.
- [Oathfall Hand Made Maple Kubb Viking Lawn Game Set](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1755-hand-made-maple-kubb-viking-lawn-game-oathfall): Solid hard maple, kiln dried; 21 pieces, cotton canvas carry bag with strap, rule sheet included.
- [Hornmoot Hand Made Ox Horn Tankard with Rune Engraved Steel Band](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1611-hand-made-ox-horn-tankard-hornmoot): Natural ox horn body, stainless steel bands and handle, turned hardwood base; tankard and a black leather belt hanger with a steel buckle included.
- [Aleholm Hand Made Stainless Steel Viking Tankard](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1693-hand-made-viking-steel-tankard-aleholm): Food grade stainless steel, brushed satin finish; tankard, leather belt hanger, care card included.
- [Stonecast Hand Made Elder Futhark Rune Set](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1780-hand-made-elder-futhark-rune-set-stonecast): Tumbled stone, pale grey, smooth faced; leather pouch and a printed casting and meaning card included.
- [Slatestave Hand Made Engraved Slate Rune Stone](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1705-hand-made-engraved-slate-rune-stone-slatestave): Natural grey slate, honed matt face; rune stone, oak base, felt pads, care card included.
- [Staveguard Hand Made Rune Tooled Leather Sword Scabbard](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1700-hand-made-leather-sword-scabbard-staveguard): Vegetable tanned cowhide over a shaped wooden core, wool lined; 33 inches including the chape overall; scabbard, belt, leather balm, care card included.
- [Edgekeep Hand Made Leather Axe Sheath with Belt Loop](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1682-hand-made-leather-axe-sheath-edgekeep): Vegetable tanned leather, wet formed and hand finished; axe sheath and detachable belt loop, axe not included.
- [Ravenperch Hand Made Oak Sword Wall Mount Hooks](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1771-hand-made-oak-sword-wall-mount-hooks-ravenperch): Solid oak with brushed steel hooks and hardware; wall screws and wall plugs included.
- [Runeledge Hand Made Walnut Sword Wall Mount Pair](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1759-hand-made-walnut-sword-wall-mount-pair-runeledge): Solid American black walnut with solid brass hooks; two brackets, mounting screws and wall anchors included.
- [Ravencup Hand Made Hardwood Viking Beer Mug with Engraved Raven Panel](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1621-hand-made-hardwood-viking-beer-mug-ravencup): Solid hardwood body and handle, stained to a warm walnut tone; mug and a black leather carry cord with a metal end ferrule included.
- [Meadhorn Handcrafted Norse Viking Beer Mug](https://ransackviking.com/product/ra-611-hand-carved-viking-drinking-horn-mug): 100 percent natural horn, single piece.
- [Waystead Hand Made Solid Brass Viking Belt Buckle](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1618-hand-made-brass-viking-belt-buckle-waystead): Solid brass frame and centre bar, steel tongue; buckle, two brass screw studs, drawstring pouch included.
- [Runestrap Hand Made Dark Brown Leather Rune Belt](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1642-hand-made-dark-brown-leather-rune-belt-runestrap): Full grain leather, dark chocolate brown; belt, spare brass keeper, tin of leather balm included.
- [Oakhoard Hand Made Oak Viking Storage Chest](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1632-hand-made-oak-viking-storage-chest-oakhoard): Solid oak boards, natural pale finish; chest, fitted key on leather fob, care card included.
- [Wardhold Hand Made Viking Storage Chest](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1781-hand-made-viking-storage-chest-wardhold): Solid wood boards with a dark walnut toned stain; brass padlock and key included.
- [Wickthorn Hand Made Steel Viking Candle Holder with Hand Twisted Stem](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1719-hand-made-viking-candle-holder-wickthorn): Solid steel bar, forged and twisted hot; candle holder and care card. Candle not included.
- [Pocketforge Hand Made Steel Viking Keyring](https://ransackviking.com/product/rk-1641-hand-made-steel-viking-keyring-pocketforge): Steel heads with a satin finish, turned hardwood hafts; keyring with both charms and the leather tab fitted included.

## Guides

- [Guides](https://ransackviking.com/guides): The full index of buying guides, Norse history, steel and craft, and care and sharpening articles.
- [Choosing a Viking axe](https://ransackviking.com/guides/choosing-an-axe): How to pick a Viking axe by head shape, weight, haft length and intended use.
- [Caring for a hand-forged axe](https://ransackviking.com/guides/axe-care): Oiling, sharpening and storing a forged axe.
- [Steel, wood and leather](https://ransackviking.com/guides/steel-and-materials): The steel, handle woods and leather used across the range.
- [Best Viking Axes in 2026](https://ransackviking.com/best-viking-axes): Bearded, Dane and hand axes compared, display versus user, head weight, haft length, 1095 steel, sheaths, engraving and care.
- [Best Viking Swords for Collectors](https://ransackviking.com/best-viking-swords-collectors): Blade geometry, the fuller, hilt types, display versus handling, steel and tang checks.
- [How to Choose a Viking Knife](https://ransackviking.com/how-to-choose-a-viking-knife): Seax or modern style, blade length, 1095 or Damascus, tang, handle materials, sheath, engraving and care.
- [Viking Seax Knife Buyer's Guide](https://ransackviking.com/viking-seax-knife-guide): Blade length ranges, full and hidden tangs, handle materials, sheaths, and what 1095 and Damascus each mean for a seax.
- [Viking Axe vs Tomahawk](https://ransackviking.com/viking-axe-vs-tomahawk): Origin, head shape, haft, weight and throwing compared, and which to buy for display, camping or a gift.
- [Best Damascus Hunting Knives](https://ransackviking.com/best-damascus-hunting-knives): Drop point vs skinner vs clip point, full tang quality checks and care tips.
- [Best Skinning Knives for Deer Hunting](https://ransackviking.com/best-skinning-knife-for-deer): Sweeping skinners vs gut hooks vs drop points, steel and handle advice, and field technique.
- [Hunting Knife vs Skinner vs Bowie](https://ransackviking.com/hunting-knife-vs-skinning-knife): A comparison of what each blade shape does best and which one you need.
- [Best Bowie Knives](https://ransackviking.com/best-bowie-knife): Clip point basics, Bowie types compared, steel and sheath advice, and legality notes.
- [Best Damascus Chef Knives and Kitchen Sets](https://ransackviking.com/best-damascus-chef-knives): Which kitchen knives you need, quality checks, set sizes compared and care rules.
- [Best Damascus Pocket Knives for EDC](https://ransackviking.com/best-damascus-pocket-knives-edc): Folder styles compared, lock and clip checks, real vs fake Damascus and weekly care.
- [Best Fillet Knives for Fishing](https://ransackviking.com/best-fillet-knife-fishing): Blade lengths by species, flex and steel explained, handle advice and care.
- [Karambit Knives: What They're For](https://ransackviking.com/what-is-a-karambit-knife): Where the claw blade comes from, what the ring does, grip styles and how to choose one.
- [Knife Laws by State](https://ransackviking.com/knife-laws-by-state): Blade length limits, concealed fixed blade rules and automatic knife status for all 50 states and DC.
- [What Is Damascus Steel?](https://ransackviking.com/what-is-damascus-steel): How 1095 and 15N20 are forge welded into patterned blades, and how modern Damascus differs from ancient wootz.
- [Real vs Fake Damascus Steel](https://ransackviking.com/real-vs-fake-damascus-steel): Five checks that expose etched fakes and an honest answer on whether Damascus is good.
- [The Steel Glossary](https://ransackviking.com/steel-glossary): 1095, 15N20, forge welding, HRC, layer count, quench, tang and what the numbers mean.
- [Full Tang vs Partial Tang](https://ransackviking.com/full-tang-vs-partial-tang): Strength at the handle joint, tang types ranked and how to verify a knife.
- [Knife Blade Shapes Explained](https://ransackviking.com/knife-blade-shapes): Drop point, clip point, tanto, trailing point, gut hook, sheepsfoot and more, with best uses.
- [What Is a Gut Hook Knife For?](https://ransackviking.com/gut-hook-knife): How the hook works, how to use and sharpen it, and whether you need one.
- [Viking Axe History](https://ransackviking.com/viking-axe-history): The Petersen axe types, bearded axes, Dane axes, hafts and woods, and how axes were carried and used.
- [What Is a Bearded Axe?](https://ransackviking.com/what-is-a-bearded-axe): What the beard on a Viking axe is for, how it compares with Dane and hand axes, and what to check before buying.
- [The Axe Ragnar Lothbrok Carries in Vikings](https://ransackviking.com/ragnar-lothbrok-axe): What the screen axe looks like and how it compares to real Viking Age bearded axes.
- [The Seax: The Knife Every Viking Carried](https://ransackviking.com/viking-seax-history): What a seax was, the broken back and langseax forms, and how a modern reproduction differs.
- [Ulfberht Swords](https://ransackviking.com/ulfberht-sword): The inlaid inscription and its variants, the crucible steel evidence and the medieval fakes.
- [Mjolnir: The Meaning of Thor's Hammer](https://ransackviking.com/mjolnir-meaning): The name, the forging myth, the hammer in Norse ritual and what the real pendant finds look like.
- [Viking Symbols and Their Meanings](https://ransackviking.com/viking-symbols-and-their-meanings): Mjolnir, Valknut, Vegvisir, Helm of Awe, Yggdrasil, ravens, runes and which are truly Viking Age.
- [How to Sharpen an Axe](https://ransackviking.com/how-to-sharpen-an-axe): Step by step with a file, stone and strop, with correct angles and a care schedule.
- [How to Sharpen a Knife with a Whetstone](https://ransackviking.com/sharpen-a-knife-with-a-whetstone): Soak the stone, hold a 15 to 20 degree angle, raise a burr and strop, with a grit chart.
- [How to Remove Rust from an Axe](https://ransackviking.com/remove-rust-from-an-axe): Vinegar soak, steel wool and oil, for light to heavy rust, plus prevention.
- [The Complete Knife Care Guide](https://ransackviking.com/knife-care-guide): A short blade routine, the right oils, wooden handle care, leather sheath care and storage.
- [Axe Throwing for Beginners](https://ransackviking.com/axe-throwing-for-beginners): Grip, stance, distance and release, plus fixes for over and under rotation and safety rules.
- [How to Skin a Deer with a Skinning Knife](https://ransackviking.com/how-to-skin-a-deer): Hang by the hind legs, ring and open each leg, then pull the hide free, with knife choice tips.
- [Viking Shields: Construction, Colours, Size and How They Were Used](https://ransackviking.com/viking-shields-explained): Viking shields were thin plank rounds of 75 to 95 cm with an iron boss. How they were built, painted, sized and actually used in a fight.
- [The Dane Axe: The Long Axe of the Huscarls](https://ransackviking.com/the-dane-axe): The Dane axe was a broad bladed long axe swung two handed by huscarls. Where it came from, how the heads were built and what to look for.
- [Viking Helmets: What They Actually Looked Like](https://ransackviking.com/what-viking-helmets-looked-like): No horns. Gjermundbu is the only near complete Viking helmet ever found. What the archaeology shows and what to check before you buy one.
- [What Is a Scimitar? Talwar, Shamshir and Kilij Explained](https://ransackviking.com/what-is-a-scimitar): Scimitar is a European catch all for curved eastern sabres. What separates a talwar from a shamshir or a kilij, and how to buy a good one.
- [What Is a Wakizashi? The Short Sword Beside the Katana](https://ransackviking.com/what-is-a-wakizashi): A wakizashi is a Japanese short sword of roughly 12 to 24 inches, worn with the katana as a daisho. History, build and buying advice.
- [Types of Daggers: Rondel, Bollock, Dirk, Stiletto and More](https://ransackviking.com/types-of-daggers): A guide to dagger types: rondel, bollock, dirk, stiletto, baselard, katar and more. What each was built for and what to check before buying.
- [Viking Armour: Mail, Lamellar and What Norsemen Actually Wore](https://ransackviking.com/viking-armour-explained): What Vikings actually wore into a fight: mail, helmets, lamellar and shields, what the finds show, and how to choose armour for your kit.
- [The Viking Spear: The Most Common Arm in the North](https://ransackviking.com/the-viking-spear): Why the spear beat the sword in Norse hands: how heads were forged, what the bog finds show about shafts, and what to check before you buy one.
- [War Hammer and Mace: How Blunt Arms Beat Armour](https://ransackviking.com/war-hammer-and-mace): How maces and war hammers defeated mail and plate, the shapes that mattered, what the record supports, and how to judge one before you buy.
- [What Is a Kukri? The Curved Nepalese Blade Explained](https://ransackviking.com/what-is-a-kukri): The kukri explained: why the forward curve chops so well, what the cho notch is, how the blades are forged, and what to check before you buy.
- [What Is a Katana? Construction, Curve and the Parts Named](https://ransackviking.com/what-is-a-katana): How a katana is built: tamahagane, folding, the clay quench that makes the curve and hamon, every part named, and what to check before buying.
- [What Is a Tanto? The Short Japanese Blade and Its Modern Point](https://ransackviking.com/what-is-a-tanto): The tanto explained: the Japanese short blade under one shaku, the modern American tanto point, what each is good at and how to buy well.
- [The Viking Drinking Horn: History, Fittings and How to Use One](https://ransackviking.com/the-viking-drinking-horn): What Viking drinking horns were, what survives from the graves, how horns are finished today, and how to buy, clean and care for one properly.
- [The Valknut: Where It Appears and What We Actually Know](https://ransackviking.com/the-valknut): Where the Valknut really appears, from Gotland picture stones to the Oseberg burial, and why its meaning was never written down.
- [Vegvisir: The Icelandic Stave and Why It Is Not Viking Age](https://ransackviking.com/vegvisir-norse-compass): The Vegvisir comes from the Huld manuscript of 1860, not the Viking Age. What that manuscript claims and where the stave really began.
- [Elder Futhark: Every Rune, Its Name and Its Sound](https://ransackviking.com/elder-futhark-runes): All 24 Elder Futhark runes with name, sound and usual meaning, plus why the names are reconstructed and rune divination is modern.
- [Yggdrasil: The World Tree and the Nine Worlds](https://ransackviking.com/yggdrasil-world-tree): Yggdrasil in Voluspa, Grimnismal and Snorri, and why no Norse source ever lists the nine worlds that people confidently name today.
- [Battle Axe vs Bearded Axe: Which One Do You Want?](https://ransackviking.com/battle-axe-vs-bearded-axe): Bearded axe or battle axe? One is a head shape, the other a job. Compare haft length, edge profile, steel and use, then pick the one that fits.
- [Odin’s Ravens: Huginn and Muninn in the Sources](https://ransackviking.com/odins-ravens-huginn-muninn): Huginn and Muninn in Grimnismal and Snorri, what their names really mean, and how much of the shoulder perching image is Snorri's.
- [Seax vs Bowie: Two Big Knives, Two Different Jobs](https://ransackviking.com/seax-vs-bowie): Seax or Bowie? One slices and carves, the other chops and pierces. Compare blade shape, guard, length, steel and use, then pick the right knife.
- [Ragnarok: What the Sources Actually Say About the End](https://ransackviking.com/ragnarok-explained): Ragnarok in the Poetic Edda and Snorri Prose Edda: the great winter, the battle, who dies, who survives, and what later writers added on.
- [Damascus vs High Carbon Steel: Which Blade Should You Buy?](https://ransackviking.com/damascus-vs-high-carbon-steel): Our Damascus is 1095 and 15N20 forge welded, so it is high carbon steel with a pattern. What really differs is looks, price and care, not cutting.
- [The Norse Gods: Aesir, Vanir and Who Was Actually Worshipped](https://ransackviking.com/norse-gods-guide): A guide to the Aesir and Vanir, from Odin and Thor to Freyr and Freyja, and what place names, amulets and graves say about real worship.
- [Katana vs Wakizashi vs Tanto: Length, Use and Which to Start With](https://ransackviking.com/katana-vs-wakizashi-vs-tanto): Katana, wakizashi or tanto? Compare blade length, how each was worn, what each does well, and which Japanese blade to buy first.
- [Fenrir, Jormungandr and Hel: The Children of Loki](https://ransackviking.com/fenrir-jormungandr-hel): The wolf, the world serpent and the ruler of the dead. What the Poetic Edda and Snorri really say about the three children of Loki.
- [Round Shield vs Kite Shield: Shape, Period and Which Suits You](https://ransackviking.com/round-shield-vs-kite-shield): Round shield or kite shield? Compare grip, coverage, weight, period and wall space, then pick the one that suits your kit or your room.
- [Runestones: Who Raised Them, What They Say and Where They Stand](https://ransackviking.com/runestones-explained): Roughly three thousand runestones survive, most in Sweden. What the inscriptions say, who paid for them, which runes they use, and where they stand.
- [Are Horned Viking Helmets a Myth? Where the Picture Came From](https://ransackviking.com/horned-helmet-myth): No horned Viking Age helmet has ever been found. Here is what was really dug up, and how opera costume and romantic art created the picture.
- [Chainmail vs Plate vs Lamellar: Three Ways to Armour a Body](https://ransackviking.com/chainmail-vs-plate-vs-lamellar): Chainmail, plate and lamellar compared on protection, weight, fit, cost and upkeep, with a straight recommendation on which armour to buy first.
- [How to Buy Your First Sword Without Wasting Money](https://ransackviking.com/how-to-buy-your-first-sword): A plain buying guide to your first sword: type, steel, tang, sharp or blunt, length and the traps that cost people money. Plus what I would buy.
- [The Real Axe Behind the Leviathan: Norse Sources and Screen Invention](https://ransackviking.com/the-real-axe-behind-leviathan): The axe from the 2018 God of War game is invented. Here is the real Viking bearded axe behind it, what Norse sources say, and what the game made up.
- [Caring for a Hand Forged Kitchen Knife](https://ransackviking.com/caring-for-a-hand-forged-kitchen-knife): How to wash, dry, oil, store and sharpen a hand forged carbon steel kitchen knife, what patina really is, and the habits that will ruin the blade.
- [Groomsmen Gifts: Engraved Axes, Knives and What Actually Gets Used](https://ransackviking.com/groomsmen-gifts-axes-and-blades): Groomsmen gift ideas by budget: folding knives, bearded axes and tankards. Engraving prices, sizing traps and what not to give a wedding party.
- [Mace vs War Hammer vs Flail: What Each One Actually Did](https://ransackviking.com/mace-vs-war-hammer-vs-flail): How the mace, war hammer and flail differ in control, reach and history, what the record really supports about flails, and which of the three to buy.
- [How to Choose a Viking Axe: Head, Haft and What It Is For](https://ransackviking.com/how-to-choose-a-viking-axe): Choosing a Viking axe: head shape, steel and hardness, haft length and grain, how the head is wedged, the traps to avoid and what I would buy.
- [How to Display Swords and Axes on a Wall Safely](https://ransackviking.com/how-to-display-swords-and-axes): Fixings by wall type, two point mounting, head support for axes, safe heights, and the damp and sunlight problems that ruin a wall display.
- [Viking Axe vs Medieval Axe: How the Shape Changed and Why](https://ransackviking.com/viking-axe-vs-medieval-axe): Viking axe heads are thin, wide and light; medieval heads are thick, narrow and often spiked. Why the shape changed, and which one you should buy.
- [Excalibur: The Legend, the Sources and What Collectors Actually Buy](https://ransackviking.com/excalibur-legend-and-replicas): Excalibur is literature, not archaeology. Trace the sword from Welsh Caledfwlch to Malory, and see what an Arthurian era blade really looked like.
- [Caring for Chainmail and Steel Armour](https://ransackviking.com/caring-for-chainmail): How to dry, oil and store maille, use the sand and vinegar barrel to clear rust, and look after plate, helmets and the leather that holds them.
- [Gifts for Reenactors: What They Actually Want, by Period](https://ransackviking.com/gifts-for-reenactors): Gift ideas for reenactors grouped by period: shields, axes, helmets and camp gear, plus engraving costs and what never to buy for the hobby.
- [Buying a Viking Helmet: Fit, Steel Gauge and What to Avoid](https://ransackviking.com/buying-a-viking-helmet): How to buy a Viking helmet: pattern, steel gauge, sizing your head, liners and straps, and why display helms are not rated for contact fighting.
- [The Arms of Vikings and The Last Kingdom, Rated for Accuracy](https://ransackviking.com/arms-of-vikings-and-the-last-kingdom): How accurate is the gear in Vikings and The Last Kingdom? A category by category verdict on helmets, shields, mail, axes, spears and swords.
- [Display Sword vs Battle Ready: What the Words Mean and What You Need](https://ransackviking.com/display-sword-vs-battle-ready): Battle ready is a marketing phrase with no standard behind it. Judge a sword by its tang, steel grade and hardness rather than trusting the label.
- [Viking Wedding Gifts: Ideas That Are Not a Novelty](https://ransackviking.com/viking-wedding-gifts): Viking wedding gift ideas by recipient: chef knives, drinking horns, pendants and engraved pieces, with prices, engraving costs and what to avoid.
- [Sharpening a Curved Blade: Seax, Kukri, Scimitar and Katana](https://ransackviking.com/sharpening-a-curved-blade): Keep the angle constant while the edge turns. Step by step sharpening for seax, kukri, scimitar and katana, plus what ruins a curved blade for good.
- [Hnefatafl: The Viking Board Game and How It Is Played](https://ransackviking.com/the-hnefatafl-board): Full hnefatafl rules: board sizes, setup, movement, custodian capture, king capture and win conditions, plus what is reconstructed and what is not.
- [Two Swords on the Back: The Witcher Setup and Why It Is Fiction](https://ransackviking.com/witcher-swords-explained): You cannot draw a long sword from your back. Here is where the two sword setup came from, why a silver blade would fail, and how swords were really worn.
- [Choosing a Shield for Display: Size, Mounting and Materials](https://ransackviking.com/choosing-a-shield-for-display): How to choose a display shield: round or kite, what diameter suits your wall, board and boss and rim materials, and how to mount one safely.
- [Buying a Drinking Horn: Sealing, Capacity and Care](https://ransackviking.com/buying-a-drinking-horn): How to buy a drinking horn: food safe interior seals, capacity, stands and fittings, the traps to avoid, and how to wash and store one properly.
- [Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: What It Got Right About Norse Kit](https://ransackviking.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-arms): Assassin's Creed Valhalla scores well on shields, axes and ships, and badly on armour and dual wielding. A clear verdict on the Norse gear it shows.
- [The Swords of Middle Earth and the Real Blades Behind Them](https://ransackviking.com/lord-of-the-rings-swords-explained): Tolkien built his swords from Beowulf and the Volsunga saga, not archaeology. Here is what is borrowed, what the films invented, and the real blades.
- [Best Damascus Fillet Knives: Flex, Length and Blade Care](https://ransackviking.com/best-damascus-fillet-knives): How to choose a Damascus fillet knife: flex, blade length by fish size, tang, and the drying and oiling a high carbon blade needs near salt water.
- [What Is HEMA](https://ransackviking.com/what-is-hema): Historical European Martial Arts explained: the manuals, the disciplines, the club night routine and the kit to buy first.
- [What Is a Feder](https://ransackviking.com/what-is-a-feder): The schilt, the ricasso, the flex tiers and the tip rules that separate a feder from an ordinary blunt longsword.
- [How to Choose Your First HEMA Sword](https://ransackviking.com/how-to-choose-your-first-hema-sword): Seven rules covering the discipline you train, spec sheets, flex tiers, steel and the warning signs on a bad listing.
- [HEMA Sword Flex Explained](https://ransackviking.com/hema-sword-flex-explained): Why a higher flex number means a stiffer blade, what the light, medium, tournament and stiff tiers do, and which to buy.
- [Blunt vs Sharp Training Swords](https://ransackviking.com/blunt-vs-sharp-training-swords): Edge land, tip shape, steel and hardness compared, and the fastest way to tell which one a listing is really selling.
- [HEMA Tournament Gear Rules](https://ransackviking.com/hema-tournament-gear-rules): Tip shape and minimum diameter, flex tiers, feders against blunt swords, banned pieces and how to read a ruleset.
- [What Is a Messer](https://ransackviking.com/messer-guide): A single edged sword with knife hilt construction: the nagel explained, the size bands from bauernwehr to kriegsmesser.
- [Rapier vs Sidesword](https://ransackviking.com/rapier-vs-sidesword): Blade geometry, the hilt families, the navel fitting rule, spring steel flex, and which of the two to buy first.
- [The HEMA Sabre Guide](https://ransackviking.com/hema-sabre-guide): Patterns from 1796 to the szabla, stirrup and three bar hilts, the tip radius rule and what to check before buying.
- [What Is a Dussack](https://ransackviking.com/dussack-guide): The short single edged trainer with its grip cut through the blade: Hussite origin, four modern materials, which to buy.
- [Nylon Waster vs Steel Trainers](https://ransackviking.com/synthetic-vs-steel-trainers): What each one gives you, the polypropylene trap, spring steel hardness, safety, and which to buy for a first year.
- [Smallsword and Spadroon Guide](https://ransackviking.com/smallsword-and-spadroon-guide): The light 18th century thrusting sword, plus the colichemarde, the spadroon and which of the two to buy first.
- [Viking Christmas gifts](https://ransackviking.com/viking-christmas-gifts)
- [Engraved corporate gifts](https://ransackviking.com/engraved-corporate-gifts)
- [Yule Traditions: How the Norse Really Spent Midwinter](https://ransackviking.com/yule-traditions): Yule traditions from the Norse sources: Hakon the Good's Yule law, sacrifice and toasts, drinking horns, the Wild Hunt, and what is modern invention.
- [Christmas Gifts for Your Husband, Viking Edition](https://ransackviking.com/christmas-gifts-for-husband): Christmas gifts for husband, sorted by the man: the cook, the axe guy, the collector and the one who has everything. Real prices, engraving from $19.
- [Viking Jewelry for Men: Rings, Pendants and Mjolnir](https://ransackviking.com/viking-jewelry-for-men): Viking rings, Mjolnir pendants, arm rings and symbol pendants in the shop, what each symbol meant, ring sizing and the material of each piece.
- [Viking Santa: Is Father Christmas Really Odin?](https://ransackviking.com/viking-santa): The Odin and Santa Claus theory checked against the sources: Jolnir, Sleipnir and the eight reindeer, Sinterklaas, Clement Moore, and how Yule became Christmas.
- [Viking Food: What a Midwinter Feast Actually Looked Like](https://ransackviking.com/viking-food): What the Vikings ate from archaeology and the sagas: porridge, skyr, stockfish, boiled meat, ale and mead, winter preserving and feast customs.
- [Gifts for History Buffs: Viking and Medieval Pieces Worth Giving](https://ransackviking.com/gifts-for-history-buffs): Viking and medieval gifts each tied to a real find, from the Gjermundbu helmet and the Seax of Beagnoth to hnefatafl, mail and the great helm.
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