Made this seax blade a few weeks ago.
8'blade, right at 1 1/2" wide
1/4" thick 5160 spring steel
deep etched patina
As I am intrigued by the Woodmen of Mirkwood, I see a blade like this well suited to their needs. From shelter making to butchering to self defense, it's perfect for me! Nothing fancy, just a well made seax for the woods.
Add a light weight belt axe and I'm ready to go!
When I get it handled, I'll post another pic.
Woodsmen of Mirkwood seax
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Here I stand...unbowed, unbent, unbroken.
Re: Woodsmen of Mirkwood seax
Nice! Reminds me a bit of a French colonial trade knife. That's a hefty blade, should hold up for anything you ask of it. What kind of handle material/style are you thinking of using?
Personae: Aistan son of Ansteig, common Beorning of Wilderland; Tungo Brandybuck, Eastfarthing Bounder, 3018 TA; a native Man of the Greyflood, c.850 SA
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Re: Woodsmen of Mirkwood seax
It's based upon, but not a direct copy of, the blades found in Wheeler's Typology IV: "clipped point".
Here I stand...unbowed, unbent, unbroken.