Massive chopper in rustic style with forged surface patina.

Blade – damascus – W.Nr. 1.2842 (O2 / ČSN 19 313) + 75Ni8 Uddeholm (15N20)

Guard / spacers – patinated mild steel, damascus ring

Handle – bog oak. This wood was part of the foundation of a medieval bridge and was worked by people around the year 1305. I obtained the wood legally from the head of the archaeological team as leftover material intended for disposal. It is fascinating that this piece of history did not end up in a landfill but could live again as a witness of the past.

Dimensions – overall length 35.5 cm (approx. 13.98″), blade 20.5 cm (approx. 8.07″),

blade width max. 52.5 mm (approx. 2.07″), thickness 6 mm (approx. 0.236″)

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