viking knife 9th 10th century gotland typeThis high quality Viking knife is based on a find from Gotland, Sweden, from around the ninth tenth century. The back of the knife has, just like the original, a black oxidation layer that gives it a rustic appearance. Typical for Gotland knives is a grip made of walnut wood, with a bone ring at the bottom and a brass plate. The end of the grip has a brass ring, to fasten a leather lace for example. The leather scabbard is richly decorated with brass