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Two traditional runic designs were featured in this
selection of special amulets, the Aegishjalmur or Helm of Awe, and the
Valknut. They were available as pendants, key rings or brooches, and
there was a choice of pokerwork or colored design. The amulets were of natural wood from windfall
branches of Ash, Willow, Hazel, Rowan and other wild trees. The wood was cut and
polished before marking. The finished amulets measured about
1¼ in (32mm) across and ⅜ in (10mm) thick.
Pendants were supplied with a leather thong, silver-plated or
gold-plated chains in a range of lengths.
The key rings were fitted with a chrome steel split ring , silver-plated or gold-plated chain and ring. Brooches had a glued-in
chrome steel safety pin.
The packaging carried a description of the product, an explanation of
the design and its interpretation, but there was no design artwork
included.
Pokerwork marking was burned into the wood with a hot
iron tool. The colored designs were done by film transfer of graphic images finished by hand. Both styles
were given several coats of water-based, non-toxic, clear gloss varnish
for an attractive and durable finish.
Valknut "Knot of the
Slain" Amulets

The Valknut
or Walk-Knot is also known as "Knot of the Slain" or "Knot of Death". It
is a powerful symbol of protection that is closely associated with Odin.
Its true meaning and origin are pretty obscure, but death and the
afterlife are the most obvious connotations.
The Valknut amulet was available as a pendant with a choice of necklaces, brooch, or keychain with a choice of keyring
fittings. The marking of the amulet was by pokerwork or painted using film-transfer of graphic images finished by hand.
Personal Aegishjalmur "Helm of Awe" Amulets
The Aegishjalmur or Helm of Awe originated in old Norse mythology and is
referenced in several sagas. Its purpose was to provide strength and
afford a measure of invincibility in battle. It was believed to make the
user appear more fearsome, or to make a stealthy approach invisible.
In later times it was thought to make the user appear more attractive
and desirable, but I have doubts about its efficacy in that regard!
With the personal
version developed by the Runemaker, the design could be adapted to almost any purpose. There are many
difficulties to overcome and conflicts that must be avoided, so the
preparation of an effective Aegishjalmur is quite a complex undertaking and should therefore only be attempted by an
experienced runemaster or runemistress.
The Personal Aegishjalmur can be used for empowerment, to invoke a
spell, or to produce a lasting effect on future progress. It has two characteristics in common with the bindrune. In
both cases, an amulet on its own is no more than decoration - to have any
effect it must be empowered by ritual. The design and the
empowerment are complementary and necessary to make it effective.
It is virtually impossible for someone else to
figure out the meaning of a Personal Aegishjalmur. To
an uninitiated observer lacking any explanation by the owner, the sense and
purpose of the amulet would remain a mystery.
The Personal Aegishjalmur amulet was available as a pendant with a choice of necklaces, brooch, or keychain
with a choice of keyring fittings. The marking of the amulet was by pokerwork or painted using film-transfer of graphic images
finished by hand
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