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With hands blessed by God, Beowulf severed the demon’s arm from its body, leaving Grendel to crawl home and die.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis was no mere battle, it was a triumph of courage over chaos, a man’s righteous fury wielded against a cursed creature. Beowulf proved that strength without virtue is hollow, but valor guided by faith can slay even the darkest of devils.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e—  A retelling of the Legend of Beowulf, a 5th century Scandinavian poem found in the Codex of Nowell —\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn epic sword worthy of its heroic namesake, \u003cstrong\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/strong\u003e is inspired by the classic European-double-edged short sword and brought gloriously to life in American-made, high contrast San Mai Damascus steel. Unexpectedly light and effortlessly fast, the twin cutting edges are sharpened to razor fineness for slicing and piercing. This is a blade that positively radiates purpose and intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehand guard\u003c\/strong\u003e is crafted of CPM-MagnaCut steel with a custom \u003cstrong\u003eScorched\u003c\/strong\u003e finish and Climbing Vine \u003cstrong\u003efilework\u003c\/strong\u003e on the front and back. The handle is polished\u003cstrong\u003e Arizona Ironwood\u003c\/strong\u003e, native son of the merciless landscapes found in the Sonoran Desert. Ironwood is well known as one of the densest and toughest woods in the world, and one of the most challenging to work. The handle is fastened with handmade \u003cstrong\u003eMosaic Pins\u003c\/strong\u003e and overlaid with genuine black\u003cstrong\u003e leather wrap\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeowulf is no longer a mere legend. Consider yourself warned, Grendel.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSPECS:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% designed and handcrafted in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican made high contrast San Mai \u003cb\u003eDamascus steel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Brad Vice, forged from a blend of 5160, 15N20, 52100 and Nickle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eclassic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etraditional blade-making techniques and materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- to maintain luster and prevent staining\/corrosion, we recommend that all metal components be kept\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewell oiled\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat treated in-house for maximum toughness, durability and edge-holding capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRockwell C 58-59 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCPM-MagnaCut \u003c\/strong\u003ehandguard\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewith custom\u003cem\u003e Scorched\u003c\/em\u003e finish and Climbing Vine \u003cstrong\u003efilework \u003c\/strong\u003eon front and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative scrollwork on ricasso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRazor sharp double-edged blade\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArizona Ironwood\u003c\/strong\u003e handle, fitted with handmade \u003cstrong\u003emosaic pins \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eoverlaid with genuine black leather wrap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand shaped,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eantiqued steel pommel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCustom fitted \u003cstrong\u003eleather sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime free resharpen\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtected by Dawson Knives’ \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dawsonknives.com\/pages\/warranty\"\u003eCommon Sense Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade: \u003c\/strong\u003e14 7\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpened edge: \u003c\/strong\u003e13\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"caption\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"caption\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"caption\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"caption\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"caption\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"caption\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dawson USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52489017524521,"sku":"DUSA2526","price":2185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/3150\/1353\/files\/sanmaibeowulfiw-2cropped.jpg?v=1769208398","url":"https:\/\/dawsonusa.store\/products\/beowulf-european-style-short-sword-dawson-select-steel-san-mai-ironwood","provider":"Dawson USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}