Description
The seax, sometimes called a sax, was a familiar blade carried across Northern Europe by the Saxons, Angles, Vikings, and various Germanic tribes. Its roots likely stretch back to the late Roman period and extend well into the early Middle Ages. Some say the very name “Saxon” may come from this distinctive cutting tool. Seaxes came in many sizes,from small utility knives with blades just 3 to 4 inches long, up to larger fighting blades nearing 27 or 28 inches. Always single-edged, they often had a straight or gently curved profile. These blades were workhorses: used for everyday camp tasks, shipboard chores, and close-quarters fighting when swords or axes were out of reach. Bearing a seax could also mark a man as a freeman within his tribe or village. Blades like this one might even have journeyed to the Holy Land during the Crusades. This particular piece features sturdy hardwood scales attached to a full-profile tang forged from tempered high carbon steel, giving it a sturdy edge and reliable strength.
- Overall length: 17″
- Blade length: 11″, width: 1-7⁄8″, thickness: 3⁄16″
- Weight: 1 lb
Fun fact: The distinctive shape of the Crusader Sax blade made it effective for both slashing and thrusting,qualities that served warriors well during the fierce battles of the medieval Crusades.
