Anglo-Saxon Scramasax – Fully Functional Archaeological Replica

Step into the early medieval and antiquity battlefields of Germanic Europe with our Anglo-Saxon Scramasax Replica, a faithful reproduction of the iconic long seax blade found throughout Migration Period Anglo-Saxon archaeology. The seax (also spelled sax, sæx, or scramasax—“wounding knife”) was a single-edged blade carried by warriors of the Germanic tribes, particularly by the Saxons, from which they take their name.

This style of scramasax, typically longer than its Scandinavian and continental Germanic counterparts, was used more in pre-Christian Anglo-Saxon England. Many identical pieces have been unearthed across Britain and are currently displayed in The British Museum, dated between the 5th and 11th centuries AD.

See some of these on display [here at the British Museum Website.]

Fully Functional Anglo-Saxon Seax for Combat or Collection

This seax is hand-forged from high carbon spring steel (54SiCr6) by master blacksmiths in the Czech Republic, globally recognized for their craftsmanship in historical weapons. Although it's shorter length makes it not a favorite for competition, it is blunted for HEMA and Buhurt training, and durable like all of our other weapons to withstand the intensity of full contact. It is a combat-ready yet safe tool for martial artists, reenactors, and collectors. The blade can be easily sharpened for traditional or visual display.

Key Features of the Scramasax Replica

• Based on Actual Finds: Modeled after Anglo-Saxon seaxes held in the British Museum
• Versatile Use: Ideal for HEMA, Buhurt, reenactment, or display
• Historically Accurate: Migration Period design used by Saxons in the Early Middle Ages
• Crafted for Durability: High-quality materials and traditional forging techniques
• Made in Europe: Forged by top blacksmiths in the Czech Republic

Product Information

• Material: High carbon spring steel (54SiCr6)
• Blade Type: Single-edged, blunted (can be sharpened)
• Pommel: Riveted
• Overall Length: 65 cm
• Blade Length: 50 cm
• Blade Width: 3.5 cm
• Weight: 1 kg
• Hardness: 55 HRC
• Made in: Czech Republic

Care Instructions
Keep dry and apply oil regularly. If rust develops, gently scrub with WD-40 or oil and a sponge. Store in a dry location to preserve the steel’s quality over time.