Hand-Forged Viking Dagger with Norse Carvings & Leather Sheath
A hand-forged Viking dagger with a double-edged carbon steel blade, a twisted steel grip forged in one piece with it, and a tooled leather sheath fastened with brass rivets. Six inches of blade on an 11.5-inch dagger — a display and collector's piece, not a kitchen knife.
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A dagger, not a seax
This is worth being precise about, because the two get mixed up constantly. A seax is single-edged: one cutting edge, a straight spine, a working knife you wore on the belt. A dagger is double-edged and symmetrical, tapering to a point from both sides — built around the thrust rather than the cut. That is what this is: a diamond-sectioned blade with a raised ridge down the centre and an edge on each side. If you want the other half of the family, read what a seax actually is or browse the hand-forged blade collection.
Forged from one bar
Blade, grip and pommel run out of a single length of carbon steel. The grip is twisted into a spiral — a real blacksmith's flourish, and the reason no two grips sit in the hand identically — and the pommel is hammered flat, cut with two opposed crescents and scored by hand. There are no scales, no glue and no pins, because there is nothing to join.
The sheath does the talking
The leather is hand-carved with Norse ornament — a moon disc, ranges of mountains and a stand of conifers worked into the panel — stitched in contrasting thread, studded with brass rivets and hung from a brass ring. On most blades at this price the sheath is an afterthought in thin split leather; here it is the piece people pick up first.
Who it's for
Collectors, Norse-mythology fans, and anyone hunting a gift with some weight behind it — literally and otherwise. Each one is forged and finished by hand, so hammer marks, tool marks and small differences from piece to piece are part of what you are buying.
This is a display and collector's dagger. It is not intended for kitchen or cooking use — handle, store and carry it responsibly and in line with your local laws.
Every part earns its place
Blade, grip and pommel run out of a single length of carbon steel — the grip twisted into a spiral, the pommel hammered flat and finished by hand. The blade is double-edged and diamond-sectioned, with a raised ridge running down the centre to the point and hand-cut marks at the shoulder. Eleven and a half inches overall, six of it blade.
Carbon steel is alive — treat it so
High-carbon steel holds a keener edge than stainless, but it will spot with rust if left wet. Two minutes of care keeps this blade in the family for generations.
This is a working tool. It arrives sharp and can be re-sharpened like any carbon blade. Choose the Display edge if you want it purely for the wall — same steel, left unsharpened for safe handling.
Sold to adults 18+. A signature and ID may be required on delivery. Bladed goods can't ship to some regions — the cart flags restricted addresses at checkout. Full policy in our shipping guide.
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WRITE A REVIEWQuestions about this blade
Straight answers — the same ones we give over email.
Is the Viking dagger functional?
It is hand-forged from carbon steel with a double-edged blade, and it is built primarily as a display and collector's piece rather than a kitchen or working knife. Handle and store it responsibly.
What is the blade made of?
High-carbon steel, hand-forged and finished, so each blade carries slight natural variations.
How big is the dagger?
The blade is about 6 inches and the total length is about 11.5 inches.
Does it come with a sheath?
Yes. A genuine, hand-embossed leather sheath is included, set with brass rivets and a hanging ring.
Does it make a good gift?
Yes. The hand-carved Norse ornaments and leather sheath make it a memorable gift for Viking and Norse-mythology fans, and it is something to keep or pass down.