{"product_id":"olivecrest-straightback-seax","title":"Olivecrest Straightback™ Straight Back Seax – Carbon Steel \u0026 Olive Wood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlivecrest Straightback™ Straight Back Seax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines a historically inspired Scandinavian blade profile with a hand-forged 1040 carbon steel blade and natural olive wood handle. Brass accents and a hand-sewn leather scabbard complete its traditional appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately 16 inches overall, the Olivecrest Straightback™ follows the straight-back seax form associated with Scandinavian examples from the Viking Age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts 11-inch carbon steel blade is paired with a handcrafted olive wood handle and brass fittings, creating a clean combination of natural materials and traditional styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is handmade, so small variations in the wood grain, finish, and individual craftsmanship should be expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1040 Carbon Steel Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is hand-forged from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1040 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 11 inches \/ 28 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.25 inches \/ 3.2 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 the distinctive profile that separates this design from the broken-back seax form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive Wood Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is handcrafted from natural olive wood and finished with a brass cap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Olive Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFittings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beeswax \u0026amp; Linseed Oil Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wood finish helps protect the surface while highlighting the natural grain of the olive wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause olive wood is a natural material, grain patterns and coloration can vary between individual handmade pieces.\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\u003eMake sure the carbon steel blade is completely clean and 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 because prolonged moisture exposure can cause corrosion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the blade clean and dry and apply a light coating of suitable knife-safe oil periodically, especially after use and before longer storage periods.\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 Olivecrest Straightback™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Seax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16 inches \/ 41 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11 inches \/ 28 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.25 inches \/ 3.2 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 Olive Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFittings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brass 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\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 straight back seax?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA straight back seax uses a comparatively straight spine combined with a curved cutting edge. This profile is associated with historical Scandinavian seax forms from the Viking Age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat steel is used for the Olivecrest Straightback™?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is hand-forged 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 this straight back seax?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt measures approximately 16 inches overall, with an 11-inch blade approximately 1.25 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 olive wood and finished with a brass cap. 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