Ash Gripped Seax 2 of 2 Irish the shell being a symbol

the shell being a symbol of the Roman goddess Venus

The grip is hardwood covered in leather and festooned with crown-shaped collars top and bottom

These help support and protect the upper portion of the shaft and the whole is riveted through the socket with decorative bronze elements

There is a great discussion here about how these swords where wielded

They came to light at the beginning of the 19th century in the west

Ash Gripped Seax 2 of 2 Irish the shell being a symbolSOLD Based on Original: 10th C. fighting knives of northern europe. Overall length: 16" Blade length: 10. 25" Gripe Length: 5. 8" Weight: . 65 lbs A large seax with Ash grip and simple detailing in a period style. This broke back style blade has a chiseled fuller line along the back edge. The bolster and butt are copper the grip is ash.