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A beautiful seax by Windlass Steelcrafts, based on an early medieval original from around 750 AD, displayed in the British Museum.
Seaxes like this were produced on the British Isles between the 9th and 11th centuries. This type has mainly been found in Britain and Ireland, though a few examples have also been discovered in Scandinavia and Germany. Warriors used seaxes like this both as weapons and as cutting tools in daily life, and they may also have played a ritual role in offerings.
The seax was one of the most popular weapons in Northern Europe. Many early medieval peoples — including the Vikings, Merovingians, Anglo-Saxons, and Germanic tribes — carried it. Originally a utility knife, fighters brought it into battle when no sword was available, and it eventually evolved into a fully developed weapon in its own right.
The wooden handle is decorated with brass nails for a secure grip. Both sides of the blade are etched with early medieval patterns. Made from tempered 1055 carbon steel with a hardness of 48–52 HRC, the semi-sharp blade comes with a leather scabbard. Perfect for collectors and early medieval reenactment. Blunt the blade and it works equally well for reenactment battles and Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA).
