{"title":"Saxes","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"633\" data-start=\"153\"\u003eSeax of sax: use by Germans and Vikings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"633\" data-start=\"153\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"633\" data-start=\"153\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"164\" data-start=\"156\"\u003eseax\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as sax, is among the most characteristic knives from the early Middle Ages and was worn by various Germanic and later also Viking peoples. This single-edged knife was not only a practical tool but also a full-fledged weapon that had a fixed place in the warrior culture of Northern Europe. The seax was usually worn horizontally on the belt, allowing it to be quickly drawn during a fight or in daily tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"633\" data-start=\"153\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"633\" data-start=\"153\"\u003eShape of the sax\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"633\" data-start=\"153\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1019\" data-start=\"635\"\u003eAlthough the shape could vary greatly by region and time period, a seax is recognizable by its long blade with one cutting edge, a sturdy tang, and a handle made of wood, horn, or bone. Many finds show that the knives were simply designed, but in some burial fields, richly decorated examples have been found, indicating that the seax also served as a status symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1498\" data-start=\"1021\"\u003eFrom the 5th century, various types of seaxes became popular. Not only broad, powerful knives for combat use, but later also narrower, longer versions more suitable for quick thrusts and precise cuts. In Anglo-Saxon England, a recognizable subtype even developed: the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1342\" data-start=\"1322\"\u003ebroken-back seax\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a sharp angle in the back of the blade. Some of these are adorned with inscriptions or patterns that emphasize craftsmanship and cultural significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1498\" data-start=\"1021\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1498\" data-start=\"1021\"\u003eThe seax among the Vikings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1910\" data-start=\"1500\"\u003eIn Scandinavia, the seax also remained in use for a long time. Vikings gave the knife its own place within their arsenal, where it functioned alongside swords, axes, and spears. It was used both in daily life and in war situations. The presence of seaxes in significant graves shows that this knife was a valuable part of the equipment, sometimes even with spiritual significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2072\" data-start=\"1912\"\u003eFor reenactors, collectors, and anyone seeking an authentic historical knife, the seax remains a fascinating and versatile weapon from Europe's past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"donkere-kortsax","title":"Dark short seax, semi-sharp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe sax, seax or scramaseax is a large knife that was worn by European men in the 5th until the 11th century. Typical for the seax is that it has a single-edged blade and that it is worn horizontally, with the sharp edge upwards. It occurred in several lengths, from a short knife to longer than a sword.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThis is a reconstruction of a typical early medieval short seax. The cross-guard consists of two steel discs that are attached to the horn grip with two nails. The pommel is also made of steel. The seax has a length of 37 cm with a blade of 23 cm and a max. width of 3,6 cm. It weighs 0,5 kg and is delivered including a scabbard. \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e","brand":"Deepeeka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50992897884488,"sku":"349855308","price":60.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/file_ff7f7a36-c271-47de-bafd-3f8aa7f1921e.jpg?v=1753429509"},{"product_id":"vikingsax-met-schede","title":"Viking seax with scabbard, semi-sharp","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Viking seax made after several originals from the 8th to 10th century AD. This seax has a carbon steel blade with a hardness of 52 to 54 HRC. The blade runs through the whole grip. This seax is delivered including a leather scabbard. It has a length of 44 cm with a blade of 29 cm.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e","brand":"Celtic WebMerchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50993003495752,"sku":"81203","price":89.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/file_c6566a38-b894-4bbb-81a4-d3c72e8cb296.jpg?v=1753430293"},{"product_id":"battle-ready-skramasax","title":"Scramaseax , blunt (battle-ready)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis battle-ready scramaseax is designed by Hanwei for martial arts and re-enactment. The seax is based on a 10th century original excavated in Denmark. Seaxes like this were used all over Europe between the 7th and 11th century.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThis scramaseax is 45 cm long with a hardwood grip and it has a blade made of carbon steel with a hardness of 50-52 HRC. The blade is 31,75 cm long. This seax weighs 650 grams and is delivered including a leather scabbard.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e","brand":"Hanwei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50993617142088,"sku":"HN-SH2297","price":165.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/file_4581342d-048c-4124-a30d-6adba1702631.jpg?v=1753436886"},{"product_id":"vikingsax-uthred","title":"Viking sax Uthred, semi-sharp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Viking sax is based on 8th-11th century originals. The sax features a luxurious wood handle and is decorated with brass. The blade is made of 9260 carbon steel. 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During the battle it was possible to use it for close combat, but when working on the land it also functioned as a kind of machete with which plants and crops could be cut. People also prepared food with it and it was useful to skin animals. The sax is one of the most characteristic weapons for the early Middle Ages. According to the Iceland saga, the Vikings even preferred the sax over the sword. \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThis seax looks beautifully authentic with hand-forged details on the blade where you can see the smiths' hammer blows. It has a grip of wood and bone. It comes with a beautiful brown leather sheath with braided decorations and a hand-stitched border. 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People used it to skin animals after hunting, and it could be used for weed cutting and harvesting. \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThis seax has a beautiful hand-forged blade and a wooden grip. It comes with a beautiful brown leather scabbard with braided decorations and a hand-stitched border. In this sheath you can hang the seax on your belt. \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e","brand":"Celtic WebMerchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51001482379592,"sku":"81568","price":72.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/file_a98247e1-308c-4203-b4d9-4252f4c990fa.jpg?v=1753488755"},{"product_id":"seax-eriksson","title":"Seax Eriksson, semi-sharp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis type of seax was used in the early medieval period by various Germanic tribes. The sax was multifunctional, both as a weapon and as a tool. The sax has a semi-sharp blade of carbon steel and a bone grip. 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A higher carbon steel and a milder steel are repeatedly forged and folded. This creates a special pattern in the blade. In the Middle Ages it was thought that this steel had magical properties. Modern fantasy series also use Damascus steel to portray magical steels, such as the Valyrian steel in Game of Thrones. Damascus steel combines the good properties of softer and harder steel, resulting in higher hardness, strength, durability and flexibility. The leather scabbard is richly decorated with brass fittings. The fittings have small triangular decorative motifs. The leather shows a striped pattern. It has two belt loops so that you can hang it on your belt in a historical way. 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This steel is named after the capital of Syria, Damascus, where the steel was invented. Damascus steel is a type of steel composed of two or more different steel types. A higher carbon steel and a milder steel are repeatedly forged and folded. This creates a special pattern in the blade. In the Middle Ages it was thought that this steel had magical properties. Modern fantasy series also use Damascus steel to portray magical steels, such as the Valyrian steel in Game of Thrones. Damascus steel combines the good properties of softer and harder steel, resulting in higher hardness, strength, durability and flexibility. The leather scabbard is richly decorated with brass fittings, which show small geometric motifs. It has three belt loops on a belt divider, which ensures that all three loops can be hung on the sheath in the best way possible. This allows you to position the seax very well. 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This steel is named after the capital of Syria, Damascus, where the steel was invented. Damascus steel is a type of steel composed of two or more different steel types. A higher carbon steel and a milder steel are repeatedly forged and folded. This creates a special pattern in the blade. In the Middle Ages it was thought that this steel had magical properties. Modern fantasy series also use Damascus steel to portray magical steels, such as the Valyrian steel in Game of Thrones. Damascus steel combines the good properties of softer and harder steel, resulting in higher hardness, strength, durability and flexibility. The leather scabbard is richly decorated with brass fittings, small triangular and round motifs are imprinted in the fittings. It has three belt loops on a belt divider, which ensures that all three loops can be hung on the sheath in the best way possible. This allows you to position the sax well. 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It is delivered including a leather sheath with belt loop, so you have it quickly at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e","brand":"Celtic WebMerchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51006300684616,"sku":"81517","price":41.05,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/DSC02520.jpg?v=1760621117"},{"product_id":"vikingsax-flokadalur","title":"Viking seax Flokadalur, semi-sharp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe seax is a short sword that was mainly used by the Germanic people and the Vikings. This type of weapon did not have a guard, but had a straight shape. The blade was one-edged. The sax was cheaper to buy than the sword, it was mainly made by local blacksmiths and not by specialized blacksmiths. \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThe sax was multifunctional. 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Several seaxes of a similar type are known from southern England (three from London, one from Suffolk, one from the River Thames near Keen Edge Ferry in Berkshire), and one from Hurbuck in County Durham in northern England. The seax from Berkshire is so similar in construction and design to the Seax of Beagnoth that both may have originated from the same workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eThe blade of the seax is fully engraved on one side with runes — the letters of the runic alphabet. The Vikings believed that runes had magical powers and engraved them on their swords, knives, and axes to provide extra strength in battle. The grip is beautifully wrapped in brown leather. The seax comes with a scabbard so it can be worn on a belt. The semi-sharp tempered blade is forged from 1065 carbon steel and has a hardness of 48–52 HRC. 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Seaxes like this were used both as weapons and as cutting tools in daily life, and may also have played a ritual role in offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eThe seax was one of the most popular weapons in Northern Europe. Many early medieval peoples — including the Vikings, Merovingians, Anglo-Saxons, and Germanic tribes — used it. Originally a utility knife, it was often carried into battle when no sword was available, eventually evolving into a fully developed weapon in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1367\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe wooden handle is decorated with brass nails for a secure grip. Both sides of the blade are etched with early medieval patterns. The semi-sharp blade is made of tempered 1055 carbon steel with a hardness of 48–52 HRC and comes with a leather scabbard. Perfect for collectors and early medieval reenactment. 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