Forged Damascus Steel Blade Ragnar Lothbrok Carved Handle Folding Knife

Forged Damascus Steel Folding Knife – Ragnar Lothbrok Inspired | 8” Custom Handcrafted Blade with Brass Carved Handle, Leather Sheath & Wooden Gift Box

Unleash the legacy of the Viking age with this Ragnar Lothbrok Inspired Damascus Steel Folding Knife – a masterwork of craftsmanship, power, and elegance. This premium hand-forged Damascus steel blade is designed for collectors, outdoorsmen, and knife enthusiasts who value performance, durability, and style.

Featuring a true Raindrop Damascus pattern, the 3.5” blade is forged from high-carbon 15N20 and 1095 steel—expertly folded 8 times to form 512 stunning layers, ensuring strength, flexibility, and sharp edge retention. With a Rockwell hardness of 58 HRC, this blade is built to conquer and crafted to last.

The 4.5” brass handle is intricately carved with Norse-style detailing, offering both visual appeal and a secure grip. The custom spine filework adds a layer of uniqueness that elevates this piece beyond ordinary knives.

Whether you’re adding to your EDC rotation or gifting a piece of history, this knife includes a premium leather sheath for safe carrying and a custom engraved wooden box—perfect for display or gifting.

Key Features:

• Total Length: 8” Inches (Open)

• Blade: 3.5” Hand-Forged Raindrop Damascus Steel

• Handle: 4.5” Custom Brass with Viking Carvings

• Blade Layers: True 512 Layer Damascus (8 Folds)

• Hardness: 58 HRC on the Rockwell Scale

• Filework: Intricate Custom Spine Detailing

• Accessories: Premium Leather Sheath + Engraved Wooden Gift Box

• Inspiration: Designed in honor of Ragnar Lothbrok\

Hand Engraving Techniques

Unlike engraving, carving requires hard work, patience, and skill to scrape away material by hand, creating deep, intricate 3D patterns that make every knife a one-of-a-kind treasure. Carving gives a sculptural dimension to the handle that engraving simply cannot achieve.

1. Preparation:

• Design: Sketch or print your desired design as a guide.
• Surface: Thoroughly clean and prepare the metal surface for engraving.
• Securing: Firmly secure the metal piece in a vise or clamp to prevent any movement during the process.

2. Carving with Gravers:

• Tool: Use a graver small, hardened steel chisel—designed specifically for removing metal.
• Technique: Apply consistent pressure and use controlled movements to glide the graver smoothly across the surface, carefully following your design.
• Methods: Gravers can be operated manually by hand pressure, struck with a small hammer, or used with a pneumatic air-driven hammer.
• Shading: Create shading effects by engraving parallel lines that deepen and converge gradually.

3. Tools and Techniques:

• Gravers: Utilize different shapes and sizes of gravers to achieve various textures, lines, and intricate details.
• Lubrication: Apply a small amount of oil to the tip of the graver to minimize friction and prolong tool life.
• Pressure Control: Maintain consistent pressure throughout to produce smooth, even lines.
• Sharpening: Regularly sharpen gravers to ensure clean, precise cuts.

4. Practice and Skill Development:

• Practice: Developing control and precision in hand engraving requires consistent practice.
• Learning: Enhancing your ability to draw and studying different engraving techniques will significantly improve your craftsmanship over time.

This Damascus folding knife isn't just a tool—it's a statement of heritage, craftsmanship, and strength. Whether you're a knife collector, Viking history buff, or lover of custom Damascus blades, this is the perfect addition to your arsenal.

Order today and own a blade built to outlast.