{"product_id":"fenrirs-pack-leather-trimmed-wolf-viking-shield","title":"Fenrir's Pack Leather-Trimmed Wolf Viking Shield","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted Viking Wooden Shield | 3D Steel Flame Boss | Wolf Artwork | Leather-Stitched Rim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eProduct Description\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis magnificent piece is \u003cstrong\u003eShield in the Viking Blade Crafts Wooden Viking Shield Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, introducing a distinctive combination of \u003cstrong\u003ewarm earth-toned wood, sculpted steel detailing, wolf artwork, and a hand-stitched leather perimeter\u003c\/strong\u003e. The design moves away from conventional steel-rimmed shields and gives the natural wooden construction a more rustic and handcrafted character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe shield is assembled from horizontally aligned solid wood planks with a warm \u003cstrong\u003eoak-tan finish\u003c\/strong\u003e that allows the natural knots, grain patterns, and variations of the wood to remain visible. Darkened and smoke-like shading along the upper and lower edges adds additional depth to the rustic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt the center is a substantial rounded steel boss with an antiqued brass\/bronze-toned finish. Radiating from the central collar are sculpted steel wing- or flame-shaped elements that create a dramatic sunburst effect around the boss. The entire circumference is finished with a \u003cstrong\u003ethick dark-brown leather edge trim\u003c\/strong\u003e, secured with an intricate crisscross leather thong stitch and metallic retaining tabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Design Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProminent \u003cstrong\u003ealpha wolf-inspired central artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo secondary hunting-wolf silhouettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm oak-tan wooden background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural wood knots and grain prominently visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarkened \/ smoke-shaded upper and lower edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded steel central boss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntiqued brass\/bronze-toned boss finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick \u003cstrong\u003edark-brown leather perimeter trim\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-stitched crisscross leather thong detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetallic leather-retaining tabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRustic earth-tone Viking aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003e23\", 26\", and 29\" diameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak-Toned Wooden Plank Body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe shield is constructed from horizontally aligned solid wood planks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA warm oak-tan finish allows the natural characteristics of the wood to remain visible, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwirling grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep grain lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRustic surface texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe upper and lower portions feature darker smoke-like shading that creates a weathered transition toward the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Central Boss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe center features a substantial rounded steel boss with a textured surface and an antiqued brass\/bronze-toned finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA surrounding steel collar provides the foundation for the sculpted elements radiating outward from the center.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Stitched Leather Rim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne of the most distinctive features of Shield #8 is its \u003cstrong\u003edark-brown leather perimeter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInstead of a conventional steel outer rim, a thick leather band wraps around the shield's circumference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe leather is secured with an elaborate \u003cstrong\u003einterlocking crisscross thong stitch\u003c\/strong\u003e running continuously around the perimeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMetallic retaining tabs provide additional visual detailing along the leather edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis combination of dark leather, warm wood, and steel gives Shield #8 a noticeably different character from the metal-rimmed shields in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Rendered Wolf Artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe upper portion of the shield features a large \u003cstrong\u003erealistic Viking-inspired wolf head\u003c\/strong\u003e rendered in contrasting black and white tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe wolf has:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntense forward-facing expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong facial definition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark predatory shading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed fur treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProminent eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngular Viking-inspired styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe central wolf serves as the dominant visual element of the shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwin Hunting Wolves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBeneath the central steel structure are \u003cstrong\u003etwo black wolf silhouettes\u003c\/strong\u003e shown in motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe wolves are positioned symmetrically and feature decorative geometric and wing-like detailing along their backs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTogether with the large central wolf, they create a three-wolf composition that gives the shield its \u003cstrong\u003eFenrir's Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical \u0026amp; 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