Anglo-Saxon sax British Museum, semi sharp

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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.

Such seaxes were produced on the British Isles between the 9th and 11th centuries. This type of seax has mainly been found in Britain and Ireland, though a few examples have also been discovered in Scandinavia and Germany. Seaxes such as this were employed both as weapons and as cutting tools in daily life, and may also have played a ritual role in offerings.

The seax was amongst the most popular weapons in Northern Europe. Many early medieval peoples — including the Vikings, Merovingians, Anglo-Saxons, and Germanic tribes — utilised 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.

The 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 crafted from tempered 1055 carbon steel with a hardness of 48–52 HRC and comes with a leather scabbard. Particularly well-suited to collectors and early medieval reenactment. Whilst the blade is blunted, it is also suitable for reenactment battles and Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA).

Product details
Product details:
Material: 1055 carbon steel tempered
Edge: semi-sharp (0,8 mm)
Length: 47.8 cm
Length blade: 33 cm
Steel thickness: 3.25 mm
Width pommel: 4.6 cm
Weight: 474 grams
Includes leather scabbard
Based on a historic original
Shipping weight (grams): 1500

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