Langsax - 07/22/10
I have wanted a pattern welded seax for many years. I found a blade smith up in Connecticut, that forges in the old style.
He has made for me, a langsax, or viking style short sword.
The blade is 22" long, 1.24" wide, .25" thick at ricasso, with some taper toward point. The maker says it is VERY sturdy, and razor sharp. In the old days, a blade like this would take off a leg or arm with one swipe.
The blade is hand forged damascus. 350 layers of 1080 and 15N20 steel. The handle, and sheath are made of Walnut, with damascus fittings, and has copper accents. He will ship the blade the first of August, when I get back from my week on the AT.
this is the pattern on the blade
This is the blade
He has made for me, a langsax, or viking style short sword.
The blade is 22" long, 1.24" wide, .25" thick at ricasso, with some taper toward point. The maker says it is VERY sturdy, and razor sharp. In the old days, a blade like this would take off a leg or arm with one swipe.
The blade is hand forged damascus. 350 layers of 1080 and 15N20 steel. The handle, and sheath are made of Walnut, with damascus fittings, and has copper accents. He will ship the blade the first of August, when I get back from my week on the AT.
this is the pattern on the blade
This is the blade