Beagnoth Sax (Seax) with Leather Case

Beagnoth Sax (Seax) with Leather Case

Beagnoth Sax (Seax) with Leather Case
Reconstruction of a 9th century Anglo-Saxon long Sax (Seax).
The original was found in London's River Thames in 1857 and is now on display at the British Museum .
Hence, it is also called the Thames scramasax , or Thames sword. The blade is elaborately engraved and bears a runic inscription, the first part
Representing the Anglo-Saxon futhorc (= alphabet). The second part of the inscription.
It is beagnoth , probably the name of the wielder or the armorer.
Our replica is very similar in shape and dimensions to the early medieval original. In addition to the inscription described above, the single-edged blade has a continuous, narrow but fairly deep groove. The scales on the wooden handle are attached to the tang by brass rivets and are also held in place by two brass rings. The blade is unsharpened. A sturdy and elegant cowhide sheath is included.

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

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