Walnutforge Ravencrest™ Carbon Steel Seax – Walnut Handle & Brass Accents

The Walnutforge Ravencrest™ Carbon Steel Seax combines a hand-forged 1040 carbon steel blade with a natural walnut handle and traditional brass accents. Its 11-inch sharpened blade features a distinctive broken-back profile inspired by historical Viking Age seax designs.

Details

Measuring approximately 16 inches overall, the Walnutforge Ravencrest™ is a handmade seax designed around a substantial 11-inch carbon steel blade.

Natural walnut provides a warm, traditional handle appearance, while the brass cap and accents complement the historically inspired design.

Each seax is individually handmade, so minor differences in walnut grain, coloration, and finish are expected.

1040 Carbon Steel Blade

The blade is hand-forged from 1040 carbon steel and hardened to approximately 58–60 HRC.

Blade Length: 11 inches / 28 cm
Blade Width: 1.25 inches / 3.2 cm
Blade Material: 1040 Carbon Steel
Hardness: 58–60 HRC
Blade Profile: Broken Back Seax
Edge: Sharpened

The angular spine gives the blade its distinctive broken-back seax profile.

Walnut Handle

The handle is handcrafted from natural walnut and finished with brass accents.

Handle Material: Walnut Wood
Fittings: Brass
Handle Finish: Beeswax & Linseed Oil Blend

A beeswax and linseed-oil finish helps protect the wood while bringing out the natural walnut grain.

Because walnut is a natural material, each handle can vary slightly in grain pattern and coloration.

Hand-Sewn Leather Scabbard

A handmade, hand-sewn leather scabbard with brass accents is included with the Walnutforge Ravencrest™.

Always make sure the carbon steel blade is clean and completely dry before storing it inside the leather scabbard for an extended period.

Care & Maintenance

1040 carbon steel can develop corrosion when exposed to moisture without proper care.

Clean and dry the blade after handling or use and periodically apply a light coating of suitable knife-safe oil, particularly before longer storage.

Avoid storing the blade while damp or leaving moisture trapped inside the leather scabbard.

Specifications

Model: Walnutforge Ravencrest™
Product Type: Carbon Steel Seax
Overall Length: 16 inches / 41 cm
Blade Length: 11 inches / 28 cm
Blade Width: 1.25 inches / 3.2 cm
Blade Material: 1040 Carbon Steel
Blade Hardness: 58–60 HRC
Blade Profile: Broken Back Seax
Handle Material: Walnut Wood
Fittings: Brass Accents & Brass Cap
Edge: Sharpened
Scabbard: Hand-Sewn Leather
Construction: Handmade

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is used for the Walnutforge Ravencrest™?

The blade is hand-forged from 1040 carbon steel and has a listed hardness of approximately 58–60 HRC.

What is a carbon steel seax?

A carbon steel seax is a seax-style blade manufactured from carbon steel rather than stainless steel. Carbon steel requires regular cleaning, drying, and oiling to help protect it against corrosion.

What blade profile does this seax have?

The Walnutforge Ravencrest™ features an angular broken-back blade profile inspired by historical seax designs.

What is the handle made from?

The handle is handcrafted from natural walnut wood and complemented by brass accents and a brass cap.

Does this carbon steel seax include a scabbard?

Yes. It comes with a handmade, hand-sewn leather scabbard with brass accents.