{"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 Viking-inspired profile with a hand-forged 1040 carbon steel blade, natural walnut handle and traditional brass accents. At approximately 12.2 inches overall, its shorter proportions create a compact interpretation of the historical seax form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kingwood Forgecrest™ measures approximately 12.2 inches overall and features a 7.8-inch sharpened carbon steel blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts straight-back blade profile is paired with a handcrafted walnut wood handle finished with brass caps and accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is individually handmade, so slight variations in wood grain, coloration and finish are expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-Forged 1040 Carbon Steel Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-forged from 1040 carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and hardened to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e58–60 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.8 inches \/ 20 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.4 inches \/ 3.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material:\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 58–60 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Straight Back Seax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sharpened\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe straight spine and curved cutting edge create a recognizable Viking-inspired seax profile in a compact format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalnut Wood Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is handcrafted from natural walnut wood and complemented by brass caps and accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Walnut Wood\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\u003eHandle Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Microcrystalline \u0026amp; Mineral Oil Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe protective finish helps bring out the natural grain of the walnut while helping protect the handle surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause walnut is a natural material, individual handles can vary slightly in grain pattern, tone and markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Seax Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 12.2 inches overall, the Kingwood Forgecrest™ offers the characteristic visual profile of a seax in a considerably shorter format than long seax designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts 7.8-inch blade makes compact proportions one of the defining characteristics of this model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-Sewn Leather Scabbard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handmade, hand-sewn leather scabbard with brass accents is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways make sure the carbon steel blade is clean and completely dry before placing it inside the leather scabbard for extended storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1040 carbon steel requires regular maintenance to help protect the blade from corrosion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean and thoroughly dry the blade after handling or use. Apply a light coating of suitable knife-safe oil regularly, particularly after use and before extended storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid storing the blade while damp or allowing moisture to remain trapped inside the leather scabbard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kingwood Forgecrest™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\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 12.2 inches \/ 31 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.8 inches \/ 20 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.4 inches \/ 3.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1040 Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 58–60 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Straight Back Seax\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\u003eFittings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brass Caps \u0026amp; Accents\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\u003eScabbard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-Sewn Leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handmade \/ Hand-Forged Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the Kingwood Forgecrest™ a hand forged seax?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Its 1040 carbon steel blade is described as hand-forged, while the walnut handle and leather scabbard are also handcrafted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat steel is used for this Hand Forged Seax?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is made from 1040 carbon steel and has a listed hardness of approximately 58–60 HRC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow large is the Kingwood Forgecrest™?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt measures approximately 12.2 inches overall with a 7.8-inch blade that is approximately 1.4 inches wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the handle made from?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is handcrafted from natural walnut wood and features brass caps and accents. Natural grain and coloration can vary between pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes this Hand Forged Seax include a scabbard?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. A handmade, hand-sewn leather scabbard with brass accents is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arham Cutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46159808856243,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"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\/products\/kingwood-forgecrest-hand-forged-seax","provider":"Arham Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}