Dark Ages Seax
In stock
$139.95
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Overall Length
- 19''
- Weight
- 1 lb
- Brand
- Windlass Steelcrafts
- Culture
- Viking
- Era
- Dark Ages
Overview
Dark Ages Seax
The Seax or Sax, was universal in Northern Europe. Carried and used by the Saxons, Angles,Vikings and German tribes, its use probably dates to before the fall of Rome and continues on into the early Middle Ages.The lobed pommel and guard are brass, and the wood grip is studded with brass tacks, for a very secure and comfortable grip. The blade is etched on both sides, flat ground, and capable of taking and holding a razor sharp edge. Leather sheath riveted and laced like the originals, has two thong slots.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Windlass Steelcrafts
- Culture
- Viking
- Era
- Dark Ages
- Pommel
- Threaded
- Overall Length
- 19''
- Blade Length
- 13''
- Weight
- 1 lb
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 1/8''
- Thickness
- 3 mm - 2.5 mm
- Width
- 40.5 mm
- Grip Length
- 4 1/2''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
- Type
- Seax
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q How does the Dark Ages Seax feel in hand and where is the balance? Common Question
It has a short 1/8" point of balance close to the guard, giving a responsive feel for chopping and thrusting while keeping the weight near the hand.
Q Is the blade sharpened out of the box? Common Question
It ships unsharpened; the flat-ground blade is capable of taking and holding a razor edge if you choose to sharpen it.
Q What materials are used in the hilt and scabbard? Common Question
The guard and lobed pommel are brass, the grip is wood studded with brass tacks, and the sheath is leather riveted and laced with thong slots.
Q Is this suitable for reenactment or collection? Common Question
Classed as Battle Ready and well-suited for Viking or Dark Age impressions and display; check event rules for edge and tip requirements.
Q What are the dimensions? Common Question
Overall length 19", blade length 13", width about 40.5 mm, thickness tapers from 3 mm to 2.5 mm, grip length 4.5", weight approx. 1 lb.
Q What is the historical inspiration for this design? Common Question
Based on Northern European seaxes carried by Saxons, Angles, Vikings, and Germanic tribes into the early Middle Ages.
Q Who manufactures it and where is it made? Common Question
Made by Windlass Steelcrafts in India.
Q How should I care for the blade and fittings? Common Question
Keep the blade lightly oiled, wipe after handling, and periodically polish brass fittings; condition the leather sheath with suitable leather care products.
Q Does it include a sheath? Common Question
Yes, a leather sheath that is riveted, laced, and fitted with thong slots.
The Maker
Windlass Steelcrafts
Windlass Steelcrafts not only creates props, clothing, and accessories to customers and popular TV productions, but also military supplies to governments across six continents – a testament to their expertise and quality. Their weapons, armor, shields, clothing and accessories are top notch quality for a price you can’t beat.
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same seax, same price, different vendor I picked up this model seax from a different site, unsharpened, and for the same price.
I sharpened it and added some leather spacers into its handle before testing it by hacking into a wooden round shield. It cut 2-4 inches through thick raw hide and into the plywood. I also stabbed the shield with very controlled thrusts, the tip not only held up without bending/snapping. But it also made it through the 3/8ths inch ply.
It seemed really fragile until I added the leather spacers (one in between the handle&hilt, the other between the handle&pommel).
It’s a great seax with the simple addition.
Way tougher than I thought, and man, the thing’s just gorgeous.
I would have liked to know what kind of steel it’s made of, either way I’m pleased with it.
purchased this model second-hand many years ago for only $20 and it was my most cherished posession! at the time I was with a chainmail making group and they constantly borrowed it to show how sturdy the butted mail was. (more impressed the tip never deformed after hundreds if not thousands of stabs into wood backed heavy guage wire)
I just recieved the Dark Ages Seax in the mail and gave it a look over. Firstly the sharpening that I paid for is terrible the angle on the grind is obtuse at a whopping 40 degree and is also crooked especially as it nears the end of the blade. I would send a picture but it would be pretty hard to get the camera to look down the edge and catch the reflection. Secondly, the pommel is not inline with the guard I would say its canted to the right by about 5 to 7 degrees. Otherwise the rest seems to be just fine. I can deal with the pommel but it looks like you had a chipanzee do the sharpening in about 5 minutes and that somehow justified a two week extension on the shipping time. Its not overall bad enough for me to ship it back and wait a month after you get it for a replacement. I want you to go find who shaprened it and kick them in the ass and have them do better as I expect better then next time I order.