The Varangian Knife

The Varangian Knife draws its name from the legendary Varangian Guard – the elite Norse and Rus' warriors who, after centuries of pagan raids across the seas, swore oaths to the Byzantine Emperor, traded their thunder-god Thor for the Cross, and became the most feared and loyal defenders of Orthodox Constantinople.

This 3.39" Warncliffe blade is forged from super-steel M390 and rides on a captive pivot with titanium collars, ensuring the action stays crisp and the pivot doesn’t loosen, no matter how hard it’s worked. At 7.72" overall, the knife pairs a modern titanium frame lock and canvas Micarta scales with classically inspired bolsters – an elegant nod to the old-world gentility the Varangians themselves adopted when they laid down their battle-axes and took up silk and ceremony in the Queen of Cities.
The blade’s aggressive, angular geometry mirrors the fierce reputation of its namesake while delivering an exceptionally strong, rigid tip built for hard use. Like the Guard that evolved from pagan berserkers to gilded palace sentinels, the Varangian Knife blends brutal Viking heritage with refined, modern execution – a perfect everyday carry for those who respect where they came from and where the fight has taken them.

Knives ship in a “pelican” style hard case made in the USA, and will include an extra set of knife hardware.