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Black Thistle Forge

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Acid Etched Stone Washed Clip Point Acid Etched Stone Washed Clip Point
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Acid Etched Stone Washed Clip Point
$120.00

Each knife we make is hand forged using the traditional blacksmith tools and techniques. Every knife is created one at a time by hand so each one is uniquely different and can bear the marks of the hammer, anvil, and at times the forge welding artifacts from when it was created. Each knife has been finished with a traditional blacksmith finish that shows off their individual beauty and character.

Because each knife is individually hand forged, they may vary slightly in style, design, and size. Each knife has been tested and is suitable for everyday use or for use as a decorative wall hanger, perfect for any man cave, or knife enthusiast.

Hand forged from 1084 steel that has been acid etched and stone washed with a hint of brute de forge. The wood for the handle is light wenge wood that has been treated with traditional Swedish pine tar oil and finished with Tru-Oil.

Overall Length = 8 5/8 in.

Handle Length = 4 1/4 in.

Blade Length = 4 3/8 in.

Total weight = 4.34 oz.

Great Bearded Axe Great Bearded Axe
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Great Bearded Axe
$250.00

Each axe we make is hand forged using the traditional blacksmith tools and techniques the Vikings used. Each axe is of similar weight, size, and dimensions to the original Viking era axes. Every axe is created one at a time by hand so each one is uniquely different and bears the marks of the hammer, anvil, and at times the forge welding artifacts from when it was created. Each axe has been finished with a traditional blacksmith finish that shows off their individual beauty and character.

The axe head is hand forged and are forge welded together from separate pieces of steel the same way the Vikings did using the symmetrical or asymmetrical wrapped eye method. The axe body is made from mild steel that is tough and durable and the bit is made from 5160 spring steel to provide a flexible yet durable and sharp cutting edge. After hardening and tempering this combination of steels result in a tough and durable tool that has the ability to absorb shock and to be both hard and flexible at the same time. The handle is hand fitted and is made from American hickory that has been finished with a traditional Swedish pine tar oil that has historically been used all over Scandinavia for millennia to preserve wood. Each axe has been tested and is suitable for cutting wood or for use as a decorative wall hanger, perfect for any man cave, Viking age enthusiast, or medieval re-enactor.

Total Length = 35 in.

Total Weight = 4.4 lbs.

Bit from Toe to Heal = 5 1/2 in.

Bit from Edge to Poll/Butt = 6 3/8 in.

Antiqued Drop Point Antiqued Drop Point
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Antiqued Drop Point
$100.00

Each knife we make is hand forged using the traditional blacksmith tools and techniques. Every knife is created one at a time by hand so each one is uniquely different and can bear the marks of the hammer, anvil, and at times the forge welding artifacts from when it was created. Each knife has been finished with a traditional blacksmith finish that shows off their individual beauty and character.

Because each knife is individually hand forged, they may vary slightly in style, design, and size. Each knife has been tested and is suitable for everyday use or for use as a decorative wall hanger, perfect for any man cave, or knife enthusiast.

Hand forged from 15N20 steel that has a beautiful antiqued patina. The wood for the handle is apitong wood that has been treated with traditional Swedish pine tar oil and finished with Tru-Oil.

Overall Length = 7 3/4 in.

Handle Length = 4 3/8 in.

Blade Length = 3 3/8 in.

Total weight = 3.84 oz.

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A cleaver sitting on an old wagon wheel.
A cleaver sitting on an old wagon wheel.
A cleaver sitting on an old wagon wheel.
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