Viking Seax

In this three-day class we will craft a historically accurate Viking seax based on the study of artifacts. Seaxes were ubiquitous knives found during the Viking age and we will focus on using modern methods of manufacture to create authentic seaxes. Students will begin with a raw bar of steel which we will forge by hand into a blade. We will then grind and harden the blades before creating handles for them using a mixture of locally sourced wood and buffalo horn. Students will leave with a 4”-6” bladed seax that will be able to accompany them into the woods or the kitchen alike.

Students will benefit from previous experience, but beginners are welcome!

Skills and Techniques:

• Forging basics
• Grinding techniques
• Metallurgy primer
• Fit and finishing techniques
• Hand sanding blades
• Historical context

Materials Fee: $40 for horn/antler or brass/silver handle materials plus consumables.

Special Tools or Equipment: Safety glasses, leather work gloves, sketchbook/notebook, ear plugs, non-flammable work clothes (no synthetic materials), closed-toed leather shoes/boots, water bottle, any forging tools you may have that you’re comfortable with (hammer, tongs, etc.).

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