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The seax is a short sword used mainly by the Germanic peoples and the Vikings. Unlike a sword, it had no guard — just a straight, single-edged blade. Local blacksmiths made the sax, not specialized craftsmen, which kept the cost lower than a sword.
The sax was built for many purposes. In battle, use it for close combat. In the field, it worked like a machete for cutting plants and crops. It also served for food preparation and skinning animals. The sax ranks among the most iconic weapons of the early Middle Ages. According to the Icelandic sagas, the Vikings even preferred it over the sword.
This seax has a beautifully authentic look, with hand-forged details on the blade showing the smith's hammer blows. The grip is wood and bone. It comes with a brown leather sheath featuring braided decorations and a hand-stitched border — hang the sax on your belt right from the sheath.
