Ancient Latvian weapon and tool – ”THREE-EDGED KNIFE” Black oak from the depths of the Gauja River

Knife specifications: ”THREE-EDGED KNIFE”
Steel: high quality hand forged U10 steel
Hardness: 61-62 HRC
Blade length (mm): 300 / 11,81 Inch
Blade thickness (mm): 5 / 0,19 Inch
Blade width (mm): 48 / 1,88 Inch
Handle: Black oak from the depths of the Gauja River, over 1000 years old
Overall length (mm): 455 / 17,91 Inch
Knife type: kitchen
Package: knife, sheath of leather
Black oak extracted from the river bed in Gauja is a truly unique find. It is a very ancient material that has become very hard and durable over time. These properties make black oak a valuable material for creating various arts and crafts.
Gauja is the longest river in Latvia, and its historical depths are famous for the fact that various ancient and preserved materials can be found in them. Black oak could be between 500 and 1000 years old.
As black ash has stood the test of time, it has become a testament to our environmental and cultural heritage, and its use can be both practical and symbolic, reflecting our connection to the past and nature.
The word ‘THREE-EDGED KNIFE” indicates a weapon with three combat surfaces
The characteristic shape of this weapon is attributed directly to the Latgalians. At the same time, the «skramasax» – a weapon, was also widespread in the territory of Estonia and Finland,
The shape of the blade itself can be called medically anatomical, because it was created with a deep understanding of the blade’s movement and its ability to inflict the deepest cuts and bone cuts.
The length of the sword deserves special attention – trejasmens is a deeply personalized weapon, because in order to achieve the greatest possible usefulness in battle, it must correspond to the length of the wielder’s forearm, thus «becoming an extension of the hand». So – this is an anatomically excellent weapon on both sides.
This type and shape of close combat swords have long been owned by the ancient Latvians – the Latgalians, as evidenced by archaeological material from the Middle (8th century) and Late Iron Age (13th century) historical Latvian territory.
Fighting with a ‘THREE-EDGED KNIFE”is an art. The art of combat, which is based on long-term observations in nature, a deep understanding of the laws of nature and the precision and sense of movement. An art that has been passed down from generation to generation.
The ‘THREE-EDGED KNIFE” meets all the signs of a traditional weapon – it has a method of fastening tested in practice and strengthened over the centuries, a specially designed blade and folklore praise.