{"product_id":"walnutcrest-shortseax-short-seax","title":"Walnutcrest Shortseax™ Short Seax – Carbon Steel \u0026 Walnut Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalnutcrest Shortseax™ Short Seax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings the distinctive historical seax profile into a more compact 12.2-inch design. Its hand-forged 1040 carbon steel blade features a straight-back profile paired with a natural walnut wood handle and a handmade leather scabbard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring approximately 12.2 inches overall, the Walnutcrest Shortseax™ is considerably more compact than many long seax designs while retaining the recognizable historically inspired profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts 7.8-inch carbon steel blade is complemented by a natural wood handle and traditional styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach seax is handmade, so small variations in wood grain, coloration, and individual finish 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 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-back profile and curved cutting edge give this compact seax its distinctive historically inspired appearance.\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 made from natural walnut wood, providing warm coloration and individual grain patterns that complement the carbon steel blade.\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause walnut is a natural material, each handle may show slight differences in grain, tone, and markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Short Seax Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the defining characteristics of the Walnutcrest Shortseax™ is its compact size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a 7.8-inch blade and approximately 12.2-inch overall length, it provides the recognizable appearance of a traditional seax in a shorter format than the long seax designs in the collection.\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 is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways ensure 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 care to help protect it against 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 longer storage periods.\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 Walnutcrest Shortseax™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Short 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\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 Short Seax?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Short Seax is a more compact version of the historical single-edged seax blade form. The Walnutcrest Shortseax™ measures approximately 12.2 inches overall with a 7.8-inch blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat steel is used for the Walnutcrest Shortseax™?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts 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\u003eWhat blade profile does this Short Seax have?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade uses a straight-back seax profile with a curved cutting edge, giving it a distinctive historically inspired Scandinavian appearance.\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 listed product specifications identify the handle material as natural walnut wood. 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