Markland Merchants – Continental Broad Seax
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- EN45 Spring Steel
- Overall Length
- 12 5/8"
- Weight
- 7.5 oz
- Brand
- Markland Merchants
- Culture
- Viking
- Era
- Dark Ages
Overview
Markland Merchants - Continental Broad Seax
Designed by Markland Merchants to be a historically accurate broad seax for the serious Viking reenactor - it has a blade of tempered EN45 spring steel which is tempered to a 56-58 HRc hardness. The grip is Poplar wood which has been intentionally left unfinished so that the reenactor can oil, stain, carve or modify the grip as desired. The Poplar wood is ideal for detailed carving which makes this dagger an ideal project dagger for you to customize to your own liking. The blade tang is durably secured into the hilt and the length of the tang within the grip is slightly longer than half the length of the wood grip.
This light broad seax is reminiscent of weapons that have been found in archaeological digs from Paris to Trondheim. Blades like this were used by the Merovingians/Carolingians and other Iron age/ Viking age cultures. It could have been purchased at a trade center or obtained at no cost as a battlefield pick-up. These blades are very robust with both the edge and the back of the blade curving towards the tip, which is generally located at the centerline of the blade. Many examples have two decorative grooves that meet toward the tip of the blade. Some examples like this one have a heavy broad blade that is designed to defeat mail shirts. This was accomplished by thrusting it into an opponent and forcing apart and breaking the riveted links so that the blade could pass through.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Markland Merchants
- Culture
- Viking
- Era
- Dark Ages
- Pommel
- Integrated
- Overall Length
- 12 5/8"
- Blade Length
- 7 1/16"
- Blade
- EN45 Spring Steel
- Weight
- 7.5 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 1 1/2"
- Thickness
- 4 mm - 3.6 mm
- Width
- 27.5 mm - 37.8 mm
- Grip Length
- 5 9/16"
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
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Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What materials are used in the blade and grip? Common Question
The blade is EN45 Spring steel tempered to about 56–58 HRC, and the grip is unfinished Poplar wood.
Q How does it handle and where is the balance point? Common Question
It is a light broad seax with a point of balance about 1 1/2 inches from the guardless grip, giving a responsive feel for reenactment handling.
Q Is the edge sharpened out of the box? Common Question
No, it comes unsharpened.
Q Is it suitable for Viking reenactment or living history? Common Question
Yes—it's designed as a historically accurate broad seax for serious Viking reenactors and is classed as battle ready (with an unsharpened edge).
Q What are the dimensions and weight? Common Question
Overall length 12 5/8 in; blade length 7 1/16 in; grip length 5 9/16 in; weight about 7.5 oz.
Q Does it have fullers or decorative grooves? Common Question
Yes, the blade features two decorative grooves running toward the tip, in the style seen on historical examples.
Q Where is it made and by whom? Common Question
Made by Markland Merchants; country of origin is India.
Q How should the Poplar grip be finished or maintained? Common Question
The grip is intentionally left unfinished so you can oil, stain, carve, or otherwise customize it; periodic oiling helps preserve the wood.
Q What historical context does this seax reflect? Common Question
It echoes continental broad seaxes used by Merovingian/Carolingian and Viking-age cultures, with robust blades and central-line tips.
Q Does it include a pommel or guard? Common Question
There is no guard; the pommel is integrated into the wood grip.
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Continental Broad Seax
The Maker
Markland Merchants
Markland Merchants was founded by a diverse group of Viking Age living historians who’s mission it is to bring museum grade yet affordable Viking Age historical replicas to market.
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