{"product_id":"viking-carbon-steel-seax","title":"Viking Carbon Steel SEAX","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"103\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"28\"\u003eViking Carbon Steel Seax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"31\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eHand-Forged by Master Bladesmith \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAhmer Ali\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eRooted in early Northern European tradition, the seax was a blade of utility, defense, and daily life. This modern interpretation honors that legacy through disciplined hand-forging, purposeful geometry, and uncompromising materials—crafted entirely by master bladesmith \u003cstrong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eAhmer Ali\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eForged from \u003cstrong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"425\"\u003ehigh-carbon steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, the blade delivers the qualities that made the seax indispensable: aggressive bite, excellent edge retention, and a living steel that responds to care and use. The long, straight cutting edge and assertive point provide control for slicing, carving, and camp tasks, while the blade’s clean lines reflect function-first design rather than ornamentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eThe handle is shaped for a secure, authoritative grip, balancing the blade for confident handling. Subtle contours and natural materials reinforce the seax’s historic character, while modern fit and finish ensure reliability in real-world use. Each blade is individually heat-treated, ground, and sharpened by hand—no two are ever identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003ecustom-fitted leather sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e completes the piece, built for protection, carry, and longevity, echoing the practical craftsmanship of the blade itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eHand-forged high-carbon steel blade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eTraditional Viking seax profile with modern precision\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eExcellent edge retention and cutting authority\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eIndividually ground and heat-treated by hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eErgonomic handle with natural materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eCustom leather sheath included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1836\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eForged with intent. Built for use.\u003cbr data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eThis seax is not a reproduction—it is a continuation of a tool that earned its place through performance, now reimagined by a modern master who understands that true craftsmanship begins with respect for the blade’s purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dark Iron Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47274157375706,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/5068\/6170\/files\/IMG_1665.heic?v=1767461399","url":"https:\/\/darkironforge.com\/products\/viking-carbon-steel-seax","provider":"Dark Iron Forge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}