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It was a mark of status and practicality in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are solid enough for martial arts practice and knife defence training, and light enough for younger enthusiasts too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Seax\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlain Seax — natural hardwood finish (£15)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted — painted finish (£20)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved Name — your name or word carved in Norse runes (£20)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully Customised — bespoke design or inscription to your specification (£32)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife-sized Viking seax proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved in South Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for LARP, reenactment, martial arts practice, or display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Seax\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Norse culture, the seax was the sign of a free person. Unlike a sword, which was a luxury, the seax was universal — practical, personal, and always at hand. Viking-age seaxes ranged from small utility knives to large fighting blades. 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Viking Society compliant and ready for the shield wall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on multiple historical finds, this leaf-shaped spear head suits almost every re-enactment era — from early Roman through to Medieval and Viking. The timeless design has barely changed in thousands of years, and for good reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the spear head only. If you'd like one fitted with a handle, send me a message — I typically fit an ash handle and price depends on size and postage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpear Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5160 carbon steel — high strength, flexible, and durable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlunt 3mm rounded edge — safe for re-enactment combat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18mm rounded edges (5p coin profile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViking Society compliant sizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight for extended use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3\" Blunt Spear Head\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for single-handed spears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6\" Blunt Spear Head\u003c\/strong\u003e — lightweight enough for single or double-handed use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Bit of History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpears are one of the oldest weapons in human history. This leaf-shaped design has been used across cultures for hundreds of thousands of years — from early hunter-gatherers through to Viking warriors and Medieval knights. Simple, effective, and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon steel will rust — oil after every use. Mineral oil works on both the head and any handle or sheath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf storing for any length of time, oil then wrap in clingfilm to prevent rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ 5160 carbon steel — built to last\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Viking Society compliant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Suits multiple re-enactment eras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Handmade in South Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bushman Survival","offers":[{"title":"3” Blunt Spear","offer_id":53481239708027,"sku":"BMS188","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6” Blunt Spear","offer_id":53481239740795,"sku":"BMS188","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1146\/4638\/files\/re-enactment-spear-blunt-spearblunt-spearheadbushman-survival-781678.jpg?v=1727887849"},{"product_id":"viking-fire-steel-flint-and-steel","title":"Viking Fire Steel — Medieval Flint \u0026 Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fire steel based on archaeological finds from the Viking Age — the same basic tool used across the Iron Age, through the medieval period, and right up until matches became common in the 19th century. Strike it against a piece of flint and it throws a shower of hot sparks onto your tinder. No batteries, no fuel, no moving parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese work. That's the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Option\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust the Steel — £12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel \u0026amp; Pouch — comes with a pouch. Add the Chainmail Coin Purse and I'll throw in a selection of tinder and a piece of flint too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on Viking Age archaeological finds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for Iron Age and medieval reenactment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with flint and char cloth for bushcraft fire lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Brief History\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore matches, percussion fire-making was the standard method for starting fires across most of human history. The fire steel — struck against flint or iron pyrite — produces a high-temperature spark that ignites tinder. Evidence of this technique goes back tens of thousands of years, including with Ötzi the Iceman. 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