Medieval hand-forged bow scissors with leather case

The hand-forged medieval bow scissors were suitable for a variety of everyday tasks such as weaving and sewing, trimming herbs, working with leather, or cutting fabrics. For an authentic presentation, they are ideally worn in a leather sheath directly on the belt, a practice historically documented by grave finds (especially from the Viking Age).

These hand-forged bow shears made of spring steel can cut various materials such as threads, fine fabrics, paper, cardboard, or herbs. Since the steel used is not stainless, the shears should be cleaned after each use, stored dry, and regularly treated with a lubricating oil, such as cooking oil, to protect them from corrosion.

The historical models for these bow-shaped scissors date back to antiquity, the Viking Age, and the Middle Ages, with specific finds such as those from Birka (Sweden) serving as references. In Viking reenactment, this tool is of great importance, as it was an indispensable part of women's attire; the scissors were often worn attached to the shoulder brooches by a chain or cord and served as a practical everyday tool for weaving, sewing, and herbal work.