Broad Seax (Scandinavia, 9th Century) by Deepeeka

A broad-bladed Viking seax built for genuine everyday use, offered with a choice of wooden or buffalo horn grip so collectors and re-enactors can pick the finish that best suits their impression, display case, or personal taste, without sacrificing historical plausibility either way.

The seax was an essential blade of the Viking Age, carried daily as both a practical tool and a reliable sidearm - the knife every Norse man, woman, and child would have had close at hand, unlike the sword, which marked its owner as a warrior of particular status. This example represents a broad utility seax, its wide blade profile enhancing cutting performance while keeping to the simplicity characteristic of traditional seax design. With its robust spine, single-edged construction, and - notably - no guard, it reflects the practical origins of the seax as an everyday-carry blade, where versatility mattered more than specialised battlefield features.

Deepeeka offers this model in two grip variations to suit different tastes: a classic wooden grip reflecting the understated, utilitarian character of most historical seaxes, and a buffalo horn grip offering a more refined, polished aesthetic while remaining entirely historically plausible for the period.

Use for:
- Viking living history and everyday-carry impressions
- Historical reenactment camps and demonstrations
- Museum displays and educational interpretation
- Norse-themed home decor and collections
- Historical events and Viking markets
- Collectors comparing wood versus horn grip finishes
- A companion piece worn alongside a larger sword or axe
- Costume dressing and themed photography

Overall Length: ~60 cm (23 1/2″)
Blade Length: ~43 cm (17″)
Grip Length: ~13.5 cm (5 1/4″)
Weight: ~910 g (2 lb 2.4 oz)
Blade Width: ~54.6 mm
Blade Thickness: ~4.4 mm
Point of Balance: ~9 cm (3 1/2″)
Blade Material: EN45 high-carbon steel
Edge: Blunt (re-enactment safe)
Grip options: hardwood or buffalo horn
Scabbard: Leather with belt loops