Product description
This high quality Viking seax is inspired by historical originals. It has a beautiful wooden grip with brass plates on the top and bottom. The top also has a ring for a leather lace. The blade is made of Damascus steel. This steel is named after the capital of Syria, Damascus, where the steel was invented. Damascus steel is a type of steel composed of two or more different steel types. A higher carbon steel and a milder steel are repeatedly forged and folded. This creates a special pattern in the blade. In the Middle Ages it was thought that this steel had magical properties. Modern fantasy series also use Damascus steel to portray magical steels, such as the Valyrian steel in Game of Thrones. Damascus steel combines the good properties of softer and harder steel, resulting in higher hardness, strength, durability and flexibility. The leather scabbard is richly decorated with brass fittings. The fittings have small triangular decorative motifs. The leather shows a striped pattern. It has two belt loops so that you can hang it on your belt in a historical way. The seax is sharp and suitable for practical use such as cutting wood, leather and other materials.
Details:
Material: Damascus steel (256 layers), wood, brass, leather
Length: 27 cm
Edge: sharp (for practical use)
Blade length: 14 cm
Delivery including leather sheath
Weight: approx. 160 g (380 g incl. scabbard)
Based on a historical original
Transport weight (gram): 300 *
We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18. Click here for more information on the European arms acts.
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
Prevent rust and corrosion by oiling your weapons regularly. Remove rust easily with black sandpaper. Remove burrs with a whetstone. Make sure you have removed all burrs before using a battle-ready weapon, as they can cause wounds.
Maintenance & care
Just as with weaponry, you can care for your shoes and leatherware by applying a little Ballistol after cleaning. This prevents the leather from drying out.
The original method of making Damascus steel from Wootz steel was lost in the modern era. Nowadays, the name Damascus steel is used as a generic term for pattern welded / laminated or melted steel made out of two or more different steel types.
We ask for a one-off age verification when purchasing sharp objects
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The parcel of this item will be labelled: “Warning, sharp content. Please only deliver to adults (18+).”
Packaged with 100% recycled material
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
