Product Overview
The Viking Long Seax is inspired by the traditional long knives used across Northern Europe during the early medieval period. The seax was an essential tool and weapon carried by many Germanic and Viking warriors, valued for its versatility and practicality. Unlike longer swords, the long seax offered a compact yet powerful blade that could serve both as a weapon and as a functional utility tool in daily life.
This reproduction reflects the characteristic straight-edged blade profile associated with historical long seax designs. Crafted with durable materials and balanced construction, it is suitable for collectors, historical demonstrations, and reenactment environments. The blunt edge design preserves the authentic appearance of the weapon while ensuring safer handling in controlled training or display scenarios. Its compact structure and historically inspired form make it a recognizable representation of Viking-era sidearms.
Materials & Construction
The blade of the Viking Long Seax is forged from 1080 high carbon steel, a material known for its durability, strength, and consistent performance in blade manufacturing. This steel composition provides an effective balance between hardness and flexibility, allowing the blade to maintain structural integrity while resisting deformation during repeated handling.
Controlled heat treatment improves the internal grain structure of the steel, enhancing toughness and long-term durability. The blade follows the traditional long seax geometry, featuring a straight cutting edge and strong spine that historically provided both cutting efficiency and structural strength.
The weapon is constructed with a peened pommel assembly, a traditional method used in historical blade construction. In this technique, the blade tang passes through the handle and is hammered over the pommel, creating a secure mechanical connection between the blade and the hilt components. This construction method improves durability and ensures long-term stability.
The grip is designed to provide a comfortable and secure hold, supporting controlled handling during demonstrations or display use. Careful finishing and consistent blade geometry help maintain the authentic appearance of the seax while ensuring reliable craftsmanship suitable for collectors and reenactors.
Overall construction focuses on maintaining the traditional visual characteristics of Viking-era seax blades while providing dependable durability for modern historical enthusiasts. Attention to finishing and structural alignment further enhances the blade’s long-term usability and visual authenticity.
Key Features
⚔️ Historically inspired Viking long seax design
🛡️ Forged from durable 1080 high carbon steel
🗡️ Straight blade profile reflecting traditional seax geometry
🔩 Traditional peened pommel construction
⚖️ Balanced design for controlled handling
🏺 Suitable for Viking reenactment, collectors, and historical display
Measurements
Overall Length: 25 1/8”
Blade Length: 19 1/8”
Grip Length: 4”
Blade Width: 34.7 mm – 40.7 mm
Blade Thickness: 4.6 mm – 4 mm
Point of Balance: 3 1/4”
Weight: 2 lbs 4.7 oz
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Care Instructions
Wipe the blade after each use to remove moisture and fingerprints. Apply a light protective oil periodically to prevent rust formation. Store the seax in a dry environment and avoid prolonged exposure to humidity to maintain the blade’s condition and durability.
Why Choose Doon Handicrafts
Doon Handicrafts specializes in the manufacturing of historically inspired swords, axes, and medieval reenactment equipment crafted with durable materials and attention to detail. Our workshop combines traditional craftsmanship techniques with reliable modern materials to produce authentic historical replicas.
We support bulk manufacturing, customization, and private label production, allowing international retailers and reenactment suppliers to source dependable Viking and medieval equipment directly from experienced manufacturers.
Looking for customization, bulk pricing, or private label manufacturing? Submit your requirements through our official inquiry form.
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