Ironclad Seax Blade Set 9" Handmade Damascus Steel Blade Blanks for Knife Making

Blade blanks give knife makers the forged foundation without dictating the final handle design, letting each maker finish the piece according to their own vision. The Ironclad Seax Blade Set continues that same maker-focused tradition as every Handcrafted Seax Set we forge. The broken-back seax profile reflects genuine Viking-era blade geometry, giving custom builders an authentic historical shape to work from.

Pattern-welded Damascus steel adds real forging tradition to these blanks. Skilled smiths fold layers of high-carbon steel together to build strength and pattern, giving each blade a wave-like look that connects modern craftsmanship to centuries-old technique.

Introduction

If you're building custom seax knives and want an authentic starting point, the Ironclad Seax Blade Set delivers two matching Damascus blade blanks ready for handle work. At 9 inches overall, with an 8-inch blade, each piece follows the traditional broken-back seax profile. As a Forged Steel Blade Set, these blanks come unsharpened and without handle, guard, or pommel, giving you full control over the final build.

This Custom Seax Collection works well for knife makers, bushcraft enthusiasts building their own gear, and collectors who want to complete a historically accurate seax from the ground up.

Ironclad Seax Blade Set Blade

This Traditional Seax Blades set features two 8-inch pattern-welded Damascus blanks, each with a flat grind and acid-etched Damascus pattern. As an Artisan Forged Set, the hidden tang design (1 inch) is built for a stick-tang handle construction, common in traditional seax builds. Each blade measures approximately 1.5 inches wide and 4 to 5mm thick, weighing 250 to 350 grams per piece.

Uses and Safety

The Ironclad Seax Blade Set is intended for custom knife making, bushcraft projects, hunting knife builds, and collection pieces. Since these blades arrive unsharpened, handle with care during handle fitting and sharpening. Store the blanks in a dry place to prevent rust from forming on the Damascus pattern before your build is complete.

Specifications

• Set Includes: 2 blade blanks

• Blade Type: Viking seax blade blank

• Overall Length: 9 inches

• Blade Length: 8 inches

• Tang Length: 1 inch

• Blade Material: Pattern-welded Damascus steel

• Blade Thickness: 4 to 5mm

• Blade Width: 1.5 inches

• Blade Style: Broken back seax

• Blade Grind: Flat grind

• Edge Type: Plain edge, unsharpened

• Blade Finish: Acid-etched Damascus pattern

• Tang Type: Hidden tang

• Weight: 250 to 350 grams per blade

• Handle/Guard/Pommel: Not included

FAQs

Q: Is this a finished knife or a blade only? 

This is a blade blank set, no handle, guard, or pommel is included, giving knife makers full control over the final build.

Q: What does hidden tang mean for handle building? 

It's designed for a stick-tang style handle, where the narrow tang inserts into a drilled handle material rather than being sandwiched between scales.

Q: Are these blades sharp out of the box? 

No, they arrive with a plain, unsharpened edge, since the final grind and sharpening is typically part of the maker's custom finishing process.

Q: What is broken back seax blade geometry? 

It refers to a spine that angles sharply near the tip, a defining feature of authentic Viking-era long seax construction.

Q: Is this blade set good for gifting? 

Yes, it makes a thoughtful gift for knife makers or bushcraft hobbyists who enjoy building and finishing their own custom knives.