VIKING SCRAMASAX, 8TH-9TH CENTURY AD

Scramasax or scramseax, both spellings used. 7” in length, of thin wedge section distinguishing it from a working knife. Curved back with an elegant downturned point. Whittle tang for mounting without a guard in a bone, antler, or wood grip. They are specifically designed for slashing and lethal in trained hands. On Plexiglas display easel with certification of authenticity.