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At the same time, the \u201cskramasax\u201d was also widely used in Estonia and Finland,<br \/>\nThe shape of the blade itself can be described as medically anatomical, as it was designed based on a deep understanding of the blade\u2019s movement and its ability to make deeper incisions and bone cuts.<br \/>\nThe length of the sword deserves special attention\u2014the three-edged sword is a deeply personalized weapon because, in order to achieve the greatest possible effectiveness in battle, it must match the length of the fighter\u2019s forearm, thus \u201cbecoming an extension of the hand.\u201d In short, this is an anatomically superb weapon from both perspectives.   <\/p>\n<p>This type and form of close-combat sword has long belonged to the ancient Latvians\u2014the Latgalians\u2014as evidenced by archaeological finds from the Middle (8th century) and Late Iron Ages (13th century) in the territory of historical Latvia.<br \/>\nFighting with the &#8216;TREJASMENS&#8217; is an art. A martial art rooted in long-term observations of nature, a deep understanding of the laws of nature, and precision and intuition in movement. An art passed down from generation to generation.<br \/>\n&#8216;TREJASMENS&#8217; possesses all the hallmarks of a traditional weapon\u2014it features a mounting method tested in practice and refined over the centuries, a specially designed blade, and is celebrated in folklore.   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knife specifications: &#8220;TREJASMENS&#8221; Steel: U10 forged carbon steel Hardness: 58\u201359 HRC Blade length (mm): 267 \/ 10.51 inches Blade thickness (mm): 5 \/ 0.19 inches Blade width (mm): 48 \/ 1.88 inches Handle: African wenge wood Total length (mm): 400 \/ 15.74 inches Knife type: hunting, outdoor Included in the package: knife, leather sheath The word &#8220;TREJASMENS&#8221; refers to a weapon with three striking surfaces The distinctive shape of this weapon is attributed specifically to the Latgalians. 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