A scramseax (also scramsax,
scramseaxe, scramaseax, scramasax, scramaseaxe and sometimes
referred to as simply scram, seax or sax) was a type of Germanic
single-edged knife. Scramseax seem to have been used for warfare
and as a tool. They occur in a size range from 2.9" to 29.5". The larger ones (langseax)
were probably weapons, the smaller ones (hadseax) tools, intermediate
sized ones serving a dual purpose. Wearing a scramseax may have
been indicative of freemanship. The scramseax was worn in a horizontal
sheath at the front of the belt. Scram refers to food and seax
to a blade (so, "food knife"). There is some debate about the
authenticity of the longer word scramseax. The Saxons may have
derived their name from seax (the implement for which they were
known) in much the same way that the Franks were named for their
francisca. This claim is largely supported by the appearance
of scramaseaxes in early Saxon heraldry.
This version is based
off a 6th century version.
The Blade is 5160 tempered carbon steel with a darkwood handle.
The tang is peened over top the metal end cap of the handle.
A hand stiched Leather scabbard is included.
Blade length: 12 1/2"
Overall length: 19 1/8"
Balance Point: 1 1/2" Below steel band.
Weight: 1 lbs. 4 oz.
G2-131-6th Century Lombard Scramseax Knife
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