{"product_id":"skalders-rosewood-seax-knife-11-handmade-damascus-steel-viking-blade","title":"Skalder's Rosewood Seax Knife 11\" Handmade Damascus Steel Viking Blade","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe seax blade holds a distinct place in Viking-era history, recognized by its single-edged design with a straight spine that angles down toward the tip. Norse warriors and craftsmen carried this style for both practical daily use and its recognizable profile. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkalder's Rosewood Seax Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e continues that same historical shape as every \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted Seax Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e we forge today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern-welded Damascus steel adds real forging tradition to this historical design. Skilled smiths fold layers of 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 want a compact blade with genuine Viking-era design, \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);\"\u003eSkalder's Rosewood Seax Knife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivers real historical accuracy in a manageable size. At 11 inches overall, with a 6.5-inch Damascus blade, it's sized for both bushcraft use and general outdoor tasks. As a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged Steel Seax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the full tang construction means the steel runs the entire length of the handle, matching traditional forging methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rosewood handle offers a warm, reddish-brown grip, while the brass guard and pommel add both strength and a finished, historical look. As a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom Seax Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it works well for hunters, campers, and collectors who want a functional piece with real heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkalder's Rosewood Seax Knife Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Seax Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features a 6.5-inch pattern-welded Damascus steel blade with a plain edge, staying true to the traditional Viking seax silhouette. As an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIvory Handle Seax Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-style piece with rosewood in place of ivory, the full tang construction runs through the entire 4.5 inch handle, with brass guard and pommel adding structural reinforcement at both ends.\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\u003eSkalder's Rosewood Seax Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e works well for bushcraft, camping, hunting, survival, and collection display where a period-accurate blade matters. Clean and dry the blade after each use to prevent rust from forming on the Damascus pattern. Store it safely away from children when not in use.\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\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11 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 6.5 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\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.5 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 Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rosewood\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\u003eGuard Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brass\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\u003ePommel Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brass\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 Viking 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\u003eEdge Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plain edge\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 Pattern-welded Damascus\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 0.8 to 1.0 lbs\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 Full 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\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handcrafted\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: What makes a seax blade different from other knife styles? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's defined by a single edge with a straight spine that angles down toward the tip, a shape distinct to Viking-era Norse culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is pattern-welded Damascus steel? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's forged by folding layers of steel together repeatedly, creating a distinct wave pattern that makes each blade one of a kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does full tang mean on this knife? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade steel runs through the entire handle, adding strength and matching the traditional forging methods used historically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why use brass for the guard and pommel? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass adds a warm, refined look while reinforcing the handle at points that see the most stress during regular use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is Skalder's Rosewood Seax Knife good for gifting? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, its historical accuracy and Damascus construction make it a standout gift for Norse history enthusiasts and collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  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