Beagnoth Sax (Seax) with Leather Case

Beagnoth's Sax with Leather Sheath – The Anglo-Saxon Runeblade

The knife of war and honor of the Germanic peoples

The Beagnoth Sax , also known as the Thames Scramasax , is one of the most iconic pieces of 9th-century Anglo-Saxon weaponry. Discovered in 1857 in London's River Thames and now housed in the British Museum, this weapon was not only a faithful battle companion but also a rune-written testament to the power and identity of its wielder.

A testimony inscribed in iron

The original, richly engraved blade bears the most extensive runic inscription found on a weapon of this period. It features the Anglo-Saxon futhorc , the runic alphabet used in the British Isles, and the name Beagnoth , probably that of its owner or the master armorer who forged it. This detail makes this seax a unique object of medieval archaeology.

The reconstruction of a relic

Our replica precisely follows the proportions and design of the original. The single-edged, deep-grooved carbon steel blade evokes the robustness of Germanic weapons. The handle, crafted from wood reinforced with brass rivets and rings , ensures strength and authenticity. It comes with a sober and elegant cowhide sheath , ideal for protecting this historic piece.

Technical characteristics

• Material: carbon steel, cowhide sheath
• Total length: approx. 73.5cm
• Blade length: approx. 55.5 cm
• Weight: approx. 650 g

The Beagnoth Sax with Leather Sheath is more than a reconstruction: it's the reincarnation of a weapon that combines warfare, culture, and runic mysticism. Discover this and many other relics of ancient peoples in the Medieval Shop .