marcofthecovenant
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Post by marcofthecovenant on Mar 17, 2023 14:28:04 GMT
I was wondering if anyone can tell me anything about this old model from Windlass. Bonus points for images from old catalogues.
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Post by cousteau on Mar 17, 2023 20:55:56 GMT
I have one. It was from the kingdom of heaven line when the movie came out. I actually find it quite comfortable and usable. Been using it as a camp type knife for as long as I have had it. Sheath is set up wrong, but a little work with some leather and it is easily converted.
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marcofthecovenant
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Post by marcofthecovenant on Mar 17, 2023 22:41:52 GMT
Well I appreciate the info cousteau, Thank you!
Thanks to that tidbit I found the product on the Museum Replicas page.
" Crusaders Seax " The seax, or sax, was carried throughout Northern Europe. Carried and used by the Saxons, Angles, Vikings and German tribes, its use most likely dates to before the fall of Rome and continued on into the early Middle Ages. In fact, it is speculated that the Saxons derived their name from seax; the implement for which they are known. Ranging from small knives with 3-4 inch blades to actual swords with blades of 27-28 inches, and always single-edged, the profile of the seax varied a great deal. The original version of this large knife served from camp work to cutting work, on shipboard, and for fighting in situations where a sword or axe was not available. Wearing a seax may have been indicative of freemanship. Knives such as this one may have seen service in the Holyland. This knife features hardwood scales which are pinned to the full profiled tang of its tempered high carbon steel blade. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts®. Overall: 17"Blade: 11" long, 1-7/8" wide, 3/16" thick Wt: 1 lbs
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