Description
We are delighted to offer this hand made Seax and sheath set as part of our updated range.
Seax – The blade (Paul Binns) is a high carbon tool steel with a fine cutting edge mounted in a Beech wood handle
Sheath – Very close copy of the Type B1 Coppergate 15618 sheath, full Velum liner fixed with hide glue to traditionally pit tanned red deer leather outer with copper alloy closure rivets, Please note that the finish and colour is due to the tanage of the leather and will include slight blemishes
Please allow some variation in colour due to differences in monitor resolution.
Suitable for portrayal of a 10th-11th 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 3374 fig: 1697 & page 3497
Seax – Anglo-Scandinavian ironwork from 16-22 Coppergate, York : c.850-1100 A.D.
