Chief's Saxophone

Treat Yourself to the Chief's Saxophone

Chieftan Sax



Every Viking prince was a skilled or absolute expert in the handling of swords, shields, spears and axes. Since these long, heavy and often bulky weapons were not always within easy reach, Vikings almost always carried a large sax knife with them 24 hours a day. The sax was usually hung on the front or back of the belt (just where there was space so as not to interfere with the carrying of other weapons) and was immediately at hand in case of a sudden attack. In battle it was often combined with other weapons.



Although most saxophone knives were more similar to the Cold Steels® Woodsman's Sax (Item No. 88hua) profile (with a straight edge and a convex blade back sloping toward the tip), other variations such as the broken spine i>presented here on the Chieftan Sax are also quite popular.



The blade of the Chieftan's Sax was forged from carbon steel, tempered to spring hardness and given a satin finish. It has a so-called broken-back profile, where the straight back of the blade initially rises very slightly and then drops abruptly towards the tip. Actually, in its basic form it is no different than a clip-point bowie blade, but it preceded the bowie by many centuries! Since the Chieftan's Sax is primarily designed as a weapon and only plays a secondary role as a tool, it is fitted with a subtle brass handguard that prevents the fingers from coming into contact with the blade and provides some protection against enemy weapons.

But cold steel® is particularly proud of the hand-carved handle, which looks simply stunning with its elaborate, embossed braided pattern. Together with the brass guard and pommel, the whole is harmonious.



Each saxophone is delivered with a sturdy, historically faithfully reproduced brown leather case with brass hardware, a leather lacing side seam and elegant leather loops.



1055 carbon steel

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



Details:

- Blade material: 1055 carbon steel

- Total length: approx. 48.3cm

- Blade length: approx. 34 cm

- Blade thickness: approx. 4.5 mm

- Handle: approx. 15.2 cm long, made of Malaysian sal wood and brass

- Weight: approx. 649 g

- Includes leather belt sheath with brass hardware.
- Cold steel® article number: 88huk



Please note:

This item is only sold to persons over 18 years of age. Please enter your date of birth on our order form. We also require a copy of your ID, driving licence or similar by email, scan, fax or post.