Osberg style Seax -- myArmoury.com

Ben Potter · Industry Professional

Greetings,

I finished this one last night and thought you might like to see it.

Osberg style seax specs.

Blade steel: Marquenched 1095
Guards: 1018 steel
Grip: African Blackwood

Weight: 1lb. 8oz.

Length
Over all: 21 1/2 in.
Blade: 15 1/2 in. x 1/8 in.
Grip: 4 1/2 in.

Balance point: 1 in. forward of guard.
Pivot point: 1 in past the tip.
COP: 9 in forward of guard

This it the one from the tutorial that I'm making.

Let me know what you think.

-Ben

Terry Crain · Posted: Sat 13 Dec, 2008 6:07 pm Post subject:

Simply incredible!

That is an absolutley magnificent seax!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Terry

Jordan A. · Posted: Sat 13 Dec, 2008 6:09 pm Post subject:

The carvings on the grip are amazing, awsome work on the whole peice!

Tim Lison · Posted: Sat 13 Dec, 2008 6:53 pm Post subject:

It's just beautiful! The carvings on the grip are great. Any chance for some close ups of the grip carving?

Jim Adelsen · Industry Professional

Looks great. I like what you did on the guard. The carving looks spectacular also of course.

Dan P · Posted: Sun 14 Dec, 2008 6:27 am Post subject:

Now that's a knife! Heck, its almost a sword as well.

Christopher Gregg · Posted: Sun 14 Dec, 2008 7:34 am Post subject:

Beautiful! I love the grip, the guard, everything! Is she going to be for sale? Surprised

Ben Potter · Industry Professional

Thanks for all the kind words.

I'lll see about getting some close-ups of the carving.

This one was done as a commission, so it is spoken for.

Thanks again,
Ben

Leo Todeschini · Industry Professional

Hi Ben,

Very nice piece and the carving is stunning.

Tod

G. Ghazarian · Industry Professional

Hello Ben,

Your carving on the African Blackwood handle is of an outstanding workmanship.
I wish you can post a close up picture.

Keep up the good work.

Ben Potter · Industry Professional

Thanks,

Here are some closeups of the carving.
Enjoy.

Tim May · Posted: Tue 16 Dec, 2008 8:24 am Post subject:

That's really superb, Ben. Ever thought about lengthening the blade a bit and giving one a full sized pommel, it would pretty much be a fantastic single edged viking sword.

Tim Lison · Posted: Tue 16 Dec, 2008 11:55 am Post subject:

That is really top notch work. The carving is just gorgeous! Thanks for posting up these detail photos, it's a pleasure to see work this nice! I look forward to seeing more of your excellent work!

G. Ghazarian · Industry Professional

Very crisp lines, both in haut and bas reliefs.

That's the work of a master carver.

Bravo !

Eric Edelmann · Posted: Tue 16 Dec, 2008 2:39 pm Post subject:

Absolutely beautiful. I have wanted a seax, but have not seen one that has captured what I had in mind. This one is perfect!!

Eric E.

Ted Parolari · Posted: Tue 16 Dec, 2008 7:35 pm Post subject:

That is a beautiful seax! Well done!!! I wish it were mine!