I bought several sets of the hinges and locks for some Norse style chests I was making. All I can say is this craftsman is excellent, the hinges work really well and are in keeping with my project. The lock and key is to the same superb standard, work well and really finish a sea chest off perfectly. I'm very happy with my purchases, fast delivery and well packaged. Excellent value for money considering the work that must go into these items.
Bushman Survival
Viking Seax — Large Authentic Camp Knife
Viking Seax — Large Authentic Camp Knife
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Every Freeman carried a Seax — men and women alike. This is the full-size version: a 16" blade-forward camp knife in 5160 carbon steel with an olive wood handle and brass fittings. Equally at home fleshing a deer hide, preparing food around the camp, or standing up to scrutiny on the re-enactment field.
Designed by Paul at Bushman Survival and crafted to his specification.
The traditional leather sheath is worn horizontally on a belt — the authentic carry method. Suitable for re-enactment from 400 to 1400AD.
Want it customised with a name, runes, or your own design? Get in touch and I'll work with you on it.
Specifications
- Overall length: 16" (40cm)
- Blade: 9" (24cm), 3mm spine
- Steel: 5160 carbon steel
- Handle: olive wood with brass fittings
- Weight: 900g
- Includes leather belt sheath (horizontal carry)
- Made to order in South Wales
Options
- Leather Sheath — traditional style, posted within 1 working day
- With Authentic Brass Sheath — for the full historical look
The Seax
Seax is Old English for knife — the Swiss army knife of the Viking Age. Read more about the history of the seax here.
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Amazing quality of the knife itself and perfect craftsmanship to boot. The sheath is impressive and overall it’s worth every penny.
Very high quality and sturdy, Merchant was super friendly and helpful, my only criticism is about the sheath: it’s horizontal orientation makes it so you can only really pull the Seax with your Left hand, and the strap closest to the handle is the same length as the furthest one, making the handle lean down a bit when hanging; annoying but nothing to make a fuss over because it’s minimal personal details, the end product makes up for it with quality and toughness
so overall I greatly recommend it!
I See Almost No Carving On The Handle, Just What Appears To Be Most An Ink Drawing Lightly Carved Into. In My 2nd Or 3rd Message To You I'd Specifically Requested The Blade Be Razor Sharp Which It Certainly Is NOT. Both The Handle And The Drawing On The Blade Appear Far More Attractive In Photos By Far Than In Person!!! VERY VERY DISAPPOINTING!!!
Simply awesome work. Thank you.