Boneshaver is a Redguard blade first seen in The Elder Scrolls: Blades. The Redguard Elite Armaments Creation brings it to Skyrim, carried by a noble with dangerous friends.
How to get it
During the quest Interception, you face Ismal, a Redguard noble who works with the Thalmor. He wields Boneshaver; defeat him and take it from his body.
Enchantment
Every hit causes 3 points of extra bleeding damage over 4 seconds. The enchantment has no usage cost, so it never runs out.
Stats and handling
11 base damage at a weight of 9.5 – a bit better than a Steel Sword and lighter. It uses the One-handed skill.
Smithing
Improve it with a 
Steel Ingot. It needs Arcane Blacksmith, and Steel Smithing doubles the improvement.
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: bleeding that never needs a soul gem.
- Strength: light and easy to temper.
- Weakness: low damage compared to late-game swords.
Tips
- A great early or mid-game dual-wield weapon, where quick hits stack the bleed.
- Its real strength is never having to recharge it on long dungeon runs.
Added by the Redguard Elite Armaments Creation, part of the Skyrim Anniversary Edition. Details checked against UESP and summarised in our own words.
