{"product_id":"kingwood-forgecrest-hand-forged-seax","title":"Kingwood Forgecrest™ Hand Forged Seax – Carbon Steel \u0026 Walnut Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKingwood Forgecrest™ Hand Forged Seax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines a compact 7.8-inch 1040 carbon steel blade with a natural walnut handle, brass accents, and a hand-sewn leather scabbard. Its straight-back blade profile and approximately 12.2-inch overall length create a compact interpretation of the traditional seax form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural walnut, warm brass fittings, and carbon steel give this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseax knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a straightforward historically inspired appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kingwood Forgecrest™ features a 7.8-inch carbon steel blade with a width of approximately 1.4 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esingle-edged blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is made from 1040 carbon steel and specified at approximately 58–60 HRC. A straight-back profile gives the spine a clean, continuous appearance toward the point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe walnut handle is complemented by brass caps and accents, while a hand-sewn leather scabbard is included for storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a different compact seax with a natural horn handle, explore the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arhamcutlery.com\/products\/hornveil-norsecrest-viking-seax-knife\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHornveil Norsecrest™ Viking Seax Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade measures approximately 7.8 inches long and 1.4 inches wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is made from 1040 carbon steel, comes with a sharpened edge, and has a specified hardness of approximately 58–60 HRC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts compact dimensions create a noticeably different profile from extended historical forms sometimes described as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong sax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or long seax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalnut Handle \u0026amp; Brass Fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural walnut gives the handle visible grain, warm coloration, and individual character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass caps and accents provide contrast between the wood handle and carbon steel blade without overwhelming the overall design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wood is treated with a microcrystalline wax and mineral-oil blend. Because walnut is a natural material, individual handles may display slight differences in grain, color, and markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a larger walnut-handle design, compare the Kingwood Forgecrest™ with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arhamcutlery.com\/products\/walnut-ravenlong-historical-seax\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalnut Ravenlong™ Historical Seax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Seax Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kingwood Forgecrest™ demonstrates how widely the proportions of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseax knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts 7.8-inch blade keeps the overall length at approximately 12.2 inches, whereas a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong sax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or extended seax design can use a substantially longer blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis variation in proportions is one reason historical and historically inspired seaxes appear in numerous forms rather than following one universal size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorically Inspired Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeaxes are associated with a broad range of historical single-edged blade traditions in Northern Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurviving examples varied in blade length, width, profile, handle construction, and fittings. The Kingwood Forgecrest™ draws inspiration from those traditional forms without claiming to be an exact reproduction of a particular archaeological artifact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeather Scabbard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA hand-sewn leather scabbard is included with the Kingwood Forgecrest™.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake sure the carbon steel blade is clean and completely dry before placing it inside the leather. Because leather can retain moisture, avoid leaving a damp blade inside the scabbard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring longer storage periods, inspect the blade periodically and renew its thin protective coating of suitable knife-safe oil when necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1040 carbon steel requires routine maintenance to help protect the surface from oxidation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter handling or use, clean the blade when necessary and dry it completely. Remove fingerprints and moisture before applying a thin coating of suitable knife-safe oil. Avoid prolonged exposure to damp conditions and never store the blade wet inside its leather scabbard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe walnut handle should be kept away from prolonged soaking, excessive heat, and harsh household cleaning chemicals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kingwood Forgecrest™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand Forged Seax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 12.2 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 7.8 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 1.4 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1040 Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 58–60 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Straight Back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sharpened\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Walnut Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Microcrystalline Wax \u0026amp; Mineral-Oil Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFittings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brass Caps \u0026amp; Accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScabbard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-Sewn Leather Scabbard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Historically Inspired Seax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is a Hand Forged Seax?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Hand Forged Seax is a modern handmade interpretation of the family of single-edged blades historically associated with Germanic and Northern European traditions. Designs can vary considerably in size, profile, handle materials, and fittings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat steel is used for the Kingwood Forgecrest™?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is made from 1040 carbon steel and is specified at approximately 58–60 HRC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the Kingwood Forgecrest™ a long seax?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. With a 7.8-inch blade and approximately 12.2-inch overall length, the Kingwood Forgecrest™ is a compact seax design rather than a long seax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the walnut handle require care?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Avoid prolonged soaking, excessive heat, and harsh cleaning chemicals. Natural walnut can also vary slightly in grain, color, and markings between individual pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the Kingwood Forgecrest™ include a leather scabbard?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. A hand-sewn leather scabbard is included. Always make sure the carbon steel blade is clean and completely dry before placing it inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arham Cutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46159808856243,"sku":null,"price":202.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0433\/9351\/5681\/files\/hand-forged-viking-seax-dark-wood-02-arham-cutlery.webp?v=1791152796","url":"https:\/\/arhamcutlery.com\/fr\/products\/kingwood-forgecrest-hand-forged-seax","provider":"Arham Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}