WINDLASS Seax
May 13, 2014 11:34:26 GMT
Post by Orochimaru6 on May 13, 2014 11:34:26 GMT
WINDLASS SEAX
DISCLAIMER
I have bought this knife with my own money, it was not given to me in any way and my review will be as true and objective as possible.
OVERVIEW
Seax or Scarmaseax is a long bladed knife worn usually on the lower back, strapped to belt. Used by Vikings, Saxons, Angles and German tribes as a secondary weapon. Came in different sizes, but always single-edged. It was also used for camp work , cutting work and shipboard. In short – It’s a multi task tool. Similar to, for example, a Kukri.
INITIAL IMPRESSION
Ultra light and extremely comfortable in hand. It is swift, fast and shaving sharp if you order it that way. There was really nothing to complain about.
STATISTICS
Overall length: 48,3cm
Blade length: 33cm
Handle length: about 11cm
Width: 4,1cm
Thickness: about 3mm
Weight: about 450g
THE BLADE
33cm long, crazy sharp. Couldn’t find anywhere what is the blade’s material. Wide, flat ground, nice polish, except for the bevel which is quite rough, and… thin. Very thin blade. From a knife of such design you would expect blade thickness at least 5mm or even more. It was supposed to be a workhorse for anyone who was carrying it. I personally would be afraid that the blade might snap if I wanted to use it as a weapon or for camp work. Otherwise I have no more complaints.
The blade has the same kind of etchings on both sides
Windlass sticker
And the other side
And how it looks in hand
Blade’s thickness
And the bevel
THE HANDLE
One word – beautiful. Comfortable in hand, made from some kind of wood (rosewood perhaps?), studded with brass tacks. The guard and lobed pommel are made from brass. No complaints here.
THE SHEATH
Made from one piece of thick brown leather. It’s riveted and laced like the original one’s, and has two thong slots. The blade slides in and out pretty easily, maybe too easily. If you strapped it to your belt behind your back it could slide out and it would be bye bye knife. The blade is held edge down so over time it might and probably will cut into the leather a bit. Of course it is possible to strap it edge up if you are persistent enough.
And here compared to my two Kukri’s
CONCLUSION
I really like this knife. It is beautiful although the blade material remains a mystery. However the blade thickness is a big disappointment and I question it’s durability. That is why I will not keep this knife. Moreover, when you’ll read this review it might already be gone – returned, sold or given as a present. There is one thing I always want from my swords and knives – functionality. Give these knives thickness comparable to a standard kukri and I’ll buy one in a heartbeat. Extra thickness would give it some heft it needs. But if you buy it mainly for display – by all means get one if you can.
PROS
-Overall beautiful appearance
-Great looking blade
-Comes razor sharp upon request
-Light and fast
-Comfortable in hand
CONS
-Very thin blade, only 3mm. Some of my kitchen knives are thicker
-It may slide out of sheath
And that’s all folks!
DISCLAIMER
I have bought this knife with my own money, it was not given to me in any way and my review will be as true and objective as possible.
OVERVIEW
Seax or Scarmaseax is a long bladed knife worn usually on the lower back, strapped to belt. Used by Vikings, Saxons, Angles and German tribes as a secondary weapon. Came in different sizes, but always single-edged. It was also used for camp work , cutting work and shipboard. In short – It’s a multi task tool. Similar to, for example, a Kukri.
INITIAL IMPRESSION
Ultra light and extremely comfortable in hand. It is swift, fast and shaving sharp if you order it that way. There was really nothing to complain about.
STATISTICS
Overall length: 48,3cm
Blade length: 33cm
Handle length: about 11cm
Width: 4,1cm
Thickness: about 3mm
Weight: about 450g
THE BLADE
33cm long, crazy sharp. Couldn’t find anywhere what is the blade’s material. Wide, flat ground, nice polish, except for the bevel which is quite rough, and… thin. Very thin blade. From a knife of such design you would expect blade thickness at least 5mm or even more. It was supposed to be a workhorse for anyone who was carrying it. I personally would be afraid that the blade might snap if I wanted to use it as a weapon or for camp work. Otherwise I have no more complaints.
The blade has the same kind of etchings on both sides
Windlass sticker
And the other side
And how it looks in hand
Blade’s thickness
And the bevel
THE HANDLE
One word – beautiful. Comfortable in hand, made from some kind of wood (rosewood perhaps?), studded with brass tacks. The guard and lobed pommel are made from brass. No complaints here.
THE SHEATH
Made from one piece of thick brown leather. It’s riveted and laced like the original one’s, and has two thong slots. The blade slides in and out pretty easily, maybe too easily. If you strapped it to your belt behind your back it could slide out and it would be bye bye knife. The blade is held edge down so over time it might and probably will cut into the leather a bit. Of course it is possible to strap it edge up if you are persistent enough.
And here compared to my two Kukri’s
CONCLUSION
I really like this knife. It is beautiful although the blade material remains a mystery. However the blade thickness is a big disappointment and I question it’s durability. That is why I will not keep this knife. Moreover, when you’ll read this review it might already be gone – returned, sold or given as a present. There is one thing I always want from my swords and knives – functionality. Give these knives thickness comparable to a standard kukri and I’ll buy one in a heartbeat. Extra thickness would give it some heft it needs. But if you buy it mainly for display – by all means get one if you can.
PROS
-Overall beautiful appearance
-Great looking blade
-Comes razor sharp upon request
-Light and fast
-Comfortable in hand
CONS
-Very thin blade, only 3mm. Some of my kitchen knives are thicker
-It may slide out of sheath
And that’s all folks!