Description
We are delighted to offer this hand made Seax and sheath set as part of our updated range.
Seax – The blade is a high carbon tool steel with a fine cutting edge mounted in an Beech wood and Reindeer handle
Sheath – Very close copy of the Coppergate 15659 sheath with a small amount of my own interpretation, presented in hand tooled Mahogany cow leather with paired closure rivets and raised and moulded spine sub structure.
Please allow some variation in colour due to differences in monitor resolution.
Suitable for portrayal of a 9th – 10th C ‘Anglo-Scandinavian’ persona.
This Seax set is accepted for use within:
The Vikings (NFPS)
Regia Anglorum.
Many other Groups and Societies also accept these for use, if in doubt please check with your group/society Authenticity/Provenance Officer or refer to your kit Guides. If you would like to add your Group or Society to the above list please let us know.
Provenance:
Sheath – Leather and Leatherworking in Anglo-Scandinavian and Medieval York – Q.Mould, I.Carlisle & E.Cameron, Page 3380 fig: 1702 & page 3499
Seax – Anglo-Scandinavian ironwork from 16-22 Coppergate, York : c.850-1100 A.D.
