Scythian Damascus Steel Hunting Knife
FS-1828
Regular price $124.99During the Achaemenid Persian empire, employing foreign soldiers as mercenaries became commonplace. One of the “fringe” territories that became a strong asset to the Persian army was the Scythians. The Scythians were a nomadic tribe who were renowned for their ability to shoot arrows with deadly accuracy from horseback.
Other than the bow and arrow which the Scythians were renowned for, they also carried a curved short-sword, known as an akinakes. We designed this knife after the akinakes with its curved blade and upturned trailing point tip. The flared butt of the handle is also modified from the styling of the time. Made of 1095 and 15n20 steels, the high carbon content of 1095 gives this knife an extremely sharp and durable edge and makes it the ideal choice for a hunting knife. The unique sheath design allows you to attach it to your belt in a horizontal or vertical position.
Scythian Handmade Damascus Steel Knife Specifications
- Overall Weight: 7.2 oz
- Overall Length: 10.125 inches
- Overall Width: 18 mm
- Handle Length: 4.75 inches
- Handle Material: Pakkawood
- Blade Length: 5.375 inches
- Blade Width: 4 mm
- Blade Shape: Trailing Point
- Blade Material: Damascus Steel (1095 and 15n20)
- Damascus pattern: Twist
- Number of layers: 256
- Rockwell Hardness: HRC 56-59
- Grind: Compound Bevel
- Full Tang: Blade extends all the way through the handle for strength
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Includes a full-grain leather sheath and a wood presentation box
Please note: Each knife is handmade from natural materials, there will be some variation in color, Damascus pattern and overall look. The knife you receive will have the same attention to quality and detail as the one pictured but may differ slightly in appearance.
Sheaths: The sheath you receive may vary in color, style, and type from what is shown in product photos. Please refer to our sheath support page or by contacting us at support@forsetisteel.com.
Care Instructions
1095 steel is a high-carbon steel and will rust if not dried and oiled after use. Hand wash only with soap and hot water. Dry completely before oiling.
The knife arrived very blunt. Will need to sharpen it.
Not razor-sharp as advertised.
Very high quality superb workmanship. my only gripe is the sheath needs to have a snap retention system
This is a beautiful knife! I bought this as a gift for my daughter. The side view of the full tang of this knife (not shown on the website) is very beautiful. I hope FS adds a picture because it’s truly amazing. The knife arrived very quickly and was very sharp. The box is very nice as well as the sheath. My daughter is going to love this. Going to buy the Anubis for myself! Thank you Tess for all your help. 😘
I was not sure what to expect. I was extremely pleased with the material, quality, aesthetics, and packaging of what I had received. I now have three knives and I'm sure it will not be the last.
This is the third knife I’ve bought from Forseti steel and I love them all. I don’t think I’ll ever buy from another company.
