Massive chopper in rustic style with forged surface.

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 cm (approx. 13.8″), blade 20.5 cm (approx. 8.1″),

blade width max. 50 mm (approx. 2.0″), thickness 5.5 mm (approx. 0.217″)

– 11.05.2022 –