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Can I engrave my own design on my horn?

Yes, you may absolutely customize and engrave your own horn. We recommend to stencil your design onto the horn first and then use a small rotary tool such as a dremel to engrave. Note that this will void your one-year warranty, so proceed at your own

How to play Hnefatafl

Please see our PDF guidebook attached.

Is my drinking horn safe to drink from?

Absolutely. Drinking horns have been safely used for thousands of years. To increase the lifespan and reduce odors, Norse Tradesman also adds a food-safe lacquer to the interior of each horn and tankard.This is the same type of sealant that is used t

Is the mug shown on your website the same mug that I will receive?

No. Each horn comes from a different animal and is completely unique. Each horn has it's own shape and color pattern, so no two are alike. This is what makes them so special!

What kind of animal do your horns come from?

Norse Tradesman harvests the highest quality ox and cow horns from produce farms where the animals are slaughtered for meat. Like our forefathers, we believe that no part of an animal should be wasted.

Will my drinking horn smell like manure?

Most horns have little-to-no smell at all. However, the occasional horn could have an unpleasant odor. If it does, please consult our article on removing odor from your horn.

Can I order my item with customizations?

The tunics are not customizable. This means that your tunic will be delivered to you the same as it is shown on the picture.

How can I order custom engraved horns in bulk?

To order custom engraved horns in bulk, please fill out our bulk engraving form here. An agent will then provide pricing and availability for the amount requested.

Can I request to add an edge to a product like a sword when purchasing?

Currently, we do not offer the service to add an edge to our swords. Our swords are made with blunted edges. While we are unable to provide customization for sword edging at this time, we thank you for your understanding and invite you to purchase th

Do you offer different sizes for the leather drinking horn holsters?

Unfortunately, we currently offer only one size of the leather drinking horn holster and do not have smaller or larger options available. However, each holster is adjustable and horns with a circumference between 8 and 11 inches.

Custom Engraved Horns - Full Guide

Our engraving machine at Norse Tradesman specializes in creating beautiful and detailed engravings on our products. However, it’s important to understand the our engraving process, minimum order requirements and limitations and requirements of our ma