{"product_id":"ironclad-seax-blade-set-9-handmade-damascus-steel-blade-blanks-for-knife-making","title":"Ironclad Seax Blade Set 9\" Handmade Damascus Steel Blade Blanks for Knife Making","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade blanks give knife makers the forged foundation without dictating the final handle design, letting each maker finish the piece according to their own vision. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIronclad Seax Blade Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e continues that same maker-focused tradition as every \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted Seax Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e we forge. The broken-back seax profile reflects genuine Viking-era blade geometry, giving custom builders an authentic historical shape to work from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern-welded Damascus steel adds real forging tradition to these blanks. Skilled smiths fold layers of high-carbon steel together to build strength and pattern, giving each blade a wave-like look that connects modern craftsmanship to centuries-old technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're building custom seax knives and want an authentic starting point, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/handmade-viking-seax-knife\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eIronclad Seax Blade Set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivers two matching Damascus blade blanks ready for handle work. At 9 inches overall, with an 8-inch blade, each piece follows the traditional broken-back seax profile. As a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged Steel Blade Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these blanks come unsharpened and without handle, guard, or pommel, giving you full control over the final build.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom Seax Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e works well for knife makers, bushcraft enthusiasts building their own gear, and collectors who want to complete a historically accurate seax from the ground up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIronclad Seax Blade Set Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Seax Blades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e set features two 8-inch pattern-welded Damascus blanks, each with a flat grind and acid-etched Damascus pattern. As an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtisan Forged Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the hidden tang design (1 inch) is built for a stick-tang handle construction, common in traditional seax builds. Each blade measures approximately 1.5 inches wide and 4 to 5mm thick, weighing 250 to 350 grams per piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses and Safety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIronclad Seax Blade Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is intended for custom knife making, bushcraft projects, hunting knife builds, and collection pieces. Since these blades arrive unsharpened, handle with care during handle fitting and sharpening. Store the blanks in a dry place to prevent rust from forming on the Damascus pattern before your build is complete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet Includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 blade blanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Viking seax blade blank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTang Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pattern-welded Damascus steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4 to 5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Broken back seax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Grind:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flat grind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plain edge, unsharpened\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Acid-etched Damascus pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTang Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hidden tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 250 to 350 grams per blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle\/Guard\/Pommel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this a finished knife or a blade only? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a blade blank set, no handle, guard, or pommel is included, giving knife makers full control over the final build.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does hidden tang mean for handle building? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's designed for a stick-tang style handle, where the narrow tang inserts into a drilled handle material rather than being sandwiched between scales.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are these blades sharp out of the box? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo, they arrive with a plain, unsharpened edge, since the final grind and sharpening is typically part of the maker's custom finishing process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is broken back seax blade geometry? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt refers to a spine that angles sharply near the tip, a defining feature of authentic Viking-era long seax construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this blade set good for gifting? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, it makes a thoughtful gift for knife makers or bushcraft hobbyists who enjoy building and finishing their own custom knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is this a finished knife or a blade only?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"This is a blade blank set only. 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