Chieftan’s Seax

Every Viking Chieftain was familiar if not an expert with sword, shield, spear and axe. But these are long and heavy and often bulky weapons that were not always within reach so for 24-hour protection they almost universally carried a large Seax. Suspended from the belt in front or back (where it didn’t interfere with other weapons like their sword or hand axe) it was instantly available if suddenly set upon. While most Seax blades resemble the profile of our Woodsman’s Seax with a straight edge and sloping point there were popular variations like the broke back Chieftan’s Seax we are introducing here.