{"product_id":"oakbone-ridgeguard-norse-seax-knife-1040-carbon-steel-walnut-natural-bone","title":"Oakbone Ridgeguard™ Norse Seax Knife – 1040 Carbon Steel, Walnut \u0026 Natural Bone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Oakbone Ridgeguard™ Norse Seax Knife combines an extended 14.5-inch 1040 carbon-steel blade with a walnut and natural bone handle, brass fittings, and a hand-sewn leather scabbard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately 22 inches overall, this historically inspired fixed-blade knife has substantial proportions and a distinctive broken-back blade profile. The natural walnut and bone handle materials give each piece its own grain, tone, and visual character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach knife is individually hand-finished. Variations in the walnut grain, bone tone, leather color, and blade finish are natural and expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroken-Back Carbon-Steel Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Oakbone Ridgeguard™ features an approximately 14.5-inch blade made from 1040 carbon steel. The blade is approximately 1.5 inches wide and has a specified hardness of approximately 58–60 HRC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts broken-back profile creates an angular change in the spine near the point, giving the knife a different silhouette from a straight-back design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more handcrafted fixed-blade designs, explore our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodsmanforge.com\/collections\/hunting-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutdoor \u0026amp; Hunting Knives collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalnut and Natural Bone Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle combines natural walnut wood with natural bone, separated and complemented by brass accents and double bolsters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalnut brings warm grain and dark color variation, while natural bone adds a lighter contrast. Because both are natural materials, no two handles will look exactly identical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wood components are finished with a beeswax and linseed-oil blend to support the natural appearance of the walnut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you enjoy natural handle materials, see this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodsmanforge.com\/products\/damascus-hunting-knife-camel-bone-wenge-handle\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus Hunting Knife with Camel Bone and Wenge Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-Sewn Leather Scabbard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA hand-sewn leather scabbard is included with the Oakbone Ridgeguard™ Norse Seax Knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways make sure the carbon-steel blade is clean and completely dry before placing it inside leather. Leather can retain moisture, so the knife should not be stored damp inside the scabbard for extended periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor another Nordic-inspired collectible design, view our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodsmanforge.com\/products\/hand-engraved-viking-axe-carved-handle\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-Engraved Norse Viking Axe with Carved Wood Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oakbone Ridgeguard™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Norse Seax Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 22 inches \/ 56 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 14.5 inches \/ 37 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1.5 inches \/ 4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1040 Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 58–60 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Broken Back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sharpened\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Walnut Wood and Natural Bone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beeswax and Linseed-Oil Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFittings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brass Accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBolsters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double Bolsters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScabbard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-Sewn Leather Scabbard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Individually Hand-Finished \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded With Your Purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × Oakbone Ridgeguard™ Norse Seax Knife \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × Hand-sewn leather scabbard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean and thoroughly dry the blade after handling or use. Apply a thin coating of knife-safe oil when needed, particularly before longer storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the walnut and natural bone handle away from prolonged soaking, excessive heat, and harsh household cleaning chemicals. Condition the leather scabbard occasionally with a suitable leather conditioner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this seax knife different from a straight-back design?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Oakbone Ridgeguard™ uses a broken-back blade profile. Its spine changes angle toward the point, creating a more angular silhouette than a straight-back seax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat materials are used for the handle?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle combines natural walnut wood, natural bone, brass accents, and double bolsters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes this knife come with a leather scabbard?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. A hand-sewn leather scabbard is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes 1040 carbon steel require maintenance?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Keep the blade clean and dry, then apply a thin layer of knife-safe oil when needed to help protect it during storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill every walnut and bone handle look the same?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Both walnut and natural bone vary in grain, color, tone, and markings, making each handle visually individual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuyer notice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please check and follow the applicable laws in your location before ordering, carrying, or using a fixed-blade knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOODSMAN FORGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67887915434208,"sku":"sku-52634969866456","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0299\/files\/woodsman-forge-bone-spacer-viking-seax-open-01.jpg?v=1791813391","url":"https:\/\/scy-dist.com\/products\/oakbone-ridgeguard-norse-seax-knife-1040-carbon-steel-walnut-natural-bone","provider":"SCY-Dist.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}