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 Chestnut wood and Reindeer handle
Sheath – A close copy of the Dublin DLS 40, Christchurch Place with a small amount of my own interpretation, presented Brown cow leather & closed with a straight interlaced thong stich
Please allow some variation in colour due to differences in monitor resolution.
Suitable for portrayal of a 9th C ‘Irish/Hiberno-Norse’ 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 – Scabbards and Sheaths from Viking and Medieval Dublin, Esther Cameron, page 77 fig 28 & page 78.
Seax – Drawn from sheath dimensions.