Long Viking Seax Sword – 18-Inch Hand-Forged Broad Norse Blade with Jute-Wrapped Rosewood Handle

Long Viking Seax Sword — 18-Inch Hand-Forged Broad Norse Blade with Jute-Wrapped Handle

This is a hand-forged long Viking seax sword — an 18-inch broad, single-edged Norse blade forged in Nepal from reclaimed 5160 leaf-spring steel, full-tang and water-tempered. Built as a collectible long seax sword that still cuts, it pairs a broad semi-polished blade with a rosewood handle wrapped in natural jute rope, and can be ordered in blade lengths up to 26 inches.

The seax was the everyday blade of the Norse and Saxon world — tool, hunting knife and battlefield sidearm in one. The long seax, carried by warriors from the 7th century on, was the sword-length version of that blade. This piece revives it as a broad, honest working sword: enough mass behind the edge for real cutting, enough history in the lines to anchor a Viking arms collection.

What sets this one apart is the grip. The 6-inch full-tang rosewood handle is wrapped in natural jute rope — a textured, secure hold that bites even in a wet or gloved hand, and a look you will not find on a typical polished-handle seax. Broad in the blade, semi-polished in finish, it reads as a used blade rather than a showpiece.

Honest note: this is an original Everest Forge interpretation of the Viking long seax, historically inspired rather than a museum-exact replica of one specific find. It is live steel — sharp, full-tang and functional — made for cutting, reenactment, collection and display, but not for contact LARP or edge-on-edge sparring. Want a specific historical seax recreated exactly? That is a custom build.

The Long Seax — Sword-Length Blade of the Norse

Where a short seax rode the belt as a utility knife, the long seax stretched to sword length and took its place as a primary sidearm. This Long Viking Seax Sword keeps that proportion: an 18-inch broad single-edged blade on a full tang, balanced so the weight works for you through a cut rather than against you. The 5160 spring steel takes a hard, water-tempered edge, and the broad profile gives it the presence of a true Norse war-knife. Order it longer — out to 26 inches — for even more reach and a more commanding piece on the wall or in the hand.

Specifications

All measurements are approximate and may vary slightly due to the handcrafted nature of each blade.

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Who This Blade Is For

• Collectors building a Viking, Norse or Saxon edged-weapon collection
• Reenactors and living-history enthusiasts who want a broad working long seax
• Cutters who want real blade mass behind a single edge
• History readers drawn to the long seax as the Norse sidearm sword
• Anyone who wants the textured jute-wrapped grip over a plain polished handle

How Ordering Works

What's Included

• One hand-forged Long Viking Seax Sword in your chosen specification
• Leather-wrapped wooden scabbard in your chosen colour
• Any personalisation or engraving you requested

Shipping, Returns & Warranty

Every blade ships tracked and insured by DHL or FedEx with secure, encrypted checkout, and is covered by our full refund-or-replacement promise. Edged-weapon import rules vary by country, so please check your local regulations before ordering. Because each seax is forged to order by hand, allow time for crafting before dispatch.

Caring for Your High-Carbon Seax

5160 is a high-carbon steel and will surface-rust if neglected. Keep the blade dry, wipe it down after handling, and apply a thin coat of protective oil before storage. For long-term storage, keep the seax out of its scabbard so the edge stays dry. Keep the jute-wrapped grip dry as well, and re-oil the blade now and then to protect the finish and edge.

Long Viking Seax Sword — Frequently Asked Questions