Viking sax with scabbard.

The blade of the Sax was forged from carbon steel, tempered to spring hardness and satin finished.

It has a so-called broken back profile, where the straight spine of the blade initially rises very slightly then drops sharply back to the tip.

In fact, the basic shape is no different than a Bowie clip point blade, but it predated Bowie by centuries!

Designed primarily as a weapon and playing only a minor role as a tool, the Sax is equipped with a discreet brass handguard, which prevents fingers from touching the blade and provides some protection against enemy weapons .

Details :

Blade material: 1055 carbon steel

Total length: approximately 48.3 cm

Blade length: approximately 34 cm

Blade thickness: approx. 4.5 mm

Handle: approximately 6 inches long, made of Malaysian salwood and brass

Weight: approx. 649 g

Including leather belt case with brass fittings

Each Sax comes with a sturdy, historically accurate replica of the brown leather scabbard with brass fittings, side stitching with leather laces and stylish leather carrying straps.

Every Viking prince was well versed in the use of sword, shield, spear and axe, or was an absolute expert. Because these long, heavy, and often cumbersome weapons were not always within reach, Vikings almost always carried a large saxophone with them. Usually the sax was attached to the front or back of the belt (where there was space so as not to interfere with the carrying of other weapons) and was immediately at hand in case of attack sudden. In combat it was often combined with other weapons.

While most saxophones had the profile of the Cold Steels® Woodsman saxophone (item #HVCST88HUA) (with a straight cut and a convex, angled back of the blade), other variations such as the broken back saxophone shown here were also decent. popular .

But Cold Steel® is especially proud of the hand-carved handle, which is simply stunning with its intricate braided relief pattern. Together with the protective cover and the copper pommel, the result is a harmonious overall picture.

1055 carbon steel

The carbon content and relatively small amounts of other substances in this steel make it a very stable material that is free of the brittleness inherent in most low-carbon steels. This steel is ideal for blades that must have high impact resistance and is therefore often used for large fixed knives, machetes and swords.