The seax was a versatile, single edged blade used by Germanic and Scandinavian cultures from the early Migration Period through the Viking Age, or roughly the 5thC through to the 11thC. The term 'seax' means 'cutting tool' or 'knife' in Old English, and was used for food preparation, cutting, carving, and then later warfare.
This particular seax is a beautiful and intricate piece that is still functional and ready to be used. With a sharp edge, this knife is practical and can be used just as it was a thousand years ago. It features a full tang, high carbon Damascus steel blade fitted to a polished wooden hilt and secured with brass end cap, with carved horn decoration in the form of an hourglass shape at the neck. Not only that, but this seax also comes with a beautifully decorated scabbard replete with brass plating etched with the same triangular pattern as seen on many Viking torcs and bracelets.
This seax manages to be not only a sharp, practical and robust cutting tool, but also a pure work of art and style with a mesmerising Damascus steel blade, etched horn and polished wood handle, and a brass plated and decorated thick leather scabbard. A truly great piece for Viking enthusiasts seeking their next collectors item, or re-enactors looking to add a sharp and practical piece to their arsenal.
Please note - as this is a Damascus steel blade, it will differ slightly from the patterning shown in the images, but will still look as good!
Measurements:
Total Length: 265 mm
Blade Length: 135 mm
Spine Thickness: +/- 3 mm
Hilt Length: 122 mm
Scabbard Length: 230 mm
Weight: 180 g
Scabbard Weight: 213 g
Blade Material: Damascus Steel
Handle Material: Wood and horn with brass trimmings
Scabbard: Hard leather with brass
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Only thing that surprised me was the colour wasn't as contrasted and as bold as in the initial photo; [could be a lighting thing in that particular shot ] Or maybe there are two blue styles! The second photo of the product does lend to this theory! ...The colour I wanted was the darker bluey one but in thinking this a bad shot with lighting and thusly was categorised as black, I opted for the bolder blue. I was a lil hesitant about what to expect with the colour. Happily, I got what I wanted. A very lush deep navy blue that looks more like the black cloak on the second product photo! LOL [This could be a sunlight factor!] Regardless I'm incredibly happy!...
-It has far exceeded my expectations! I'm Cloaked & Ecstatic! ;)
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Only thing that surprised me was the colour wasn't as contrasted and as bold as in the initial photo; [could be a lighting thing in that particular shot ] Or maybe there are two blue styles! The second photo of the product does lend to this theory! ...The colour I wanted was the darker bluey one but in thinking this a bad shot with lighting and thusly was categorised as black, I opted for the bolder blue. I was a lil hesitant about what to expect with the colour. Happily, I got what I wanted. A very lush deep navy blue that looks more like the black cloak on the second product photo! LOL [This could be a sunlight factor!] Regardless I'm incredibly happy!...
-It has far exceeded my expectations! I'm Cloaked & Ecstatic! ;)
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