Broken Back Seax, Type IV

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  • Type IV Seax
  • Sharpened full tang blade
  • Material: Carbon Steel 1045
  • HRC 55-58
  • Handmade handle from ash.
  • Hand-stitched leather scabbard.
  • Total length: 16" (40 cm)
  • Length of the blade: 11" (28 cm)
  • Maximum width of blade: 1.3 " (3.2 cm)
  • Length of handle: 5" (12 cm)
  • Carefully handmade, small variations may occur.
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A reproduction of the Viking seax from the 900-1000s that was found at Princes Street in London. We have elongated the tang, making it run through the wooden handle which results in a stronger, more durable item. Grimfrost in runes is stamped into the blade as a makers mark. 

Product number: 2820

The sax (English: seax) is a long knife characterized by a large, single-edged blade worn horizontally inside a scabbard attached to the belt, with the edge of the blade upwards. It was historically seen with Germanic peoples, and gave among other things the Saxons their name.

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The seax is great, 5 stars for the knife its self. Definately a built like tactical combat knife, and something that feels good knowing you have on your hip in mountain lion & black bear and Grizzly country. Sharp our of the box, i did a little touch up, and is made from some nice steel. Will be doing a little more testing with it. I purchased it to be part of my viking kit, but it may just find its self comming along come hunting season.
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