Seax of Margate

A dagger, first carved in wood, sanded, then cast in bronze, swinging off a thin silver chain. A great everyday talisman, empowering the wearer to face challenges with resilience and courage.

There are various iterations of the Seax of Margate. Here is my lastest iteration, a pointy personal reminder of inner strength, protection, clarity, sacrifice, bravery, transformation,  power & courage. Always good to have that slung round your neck if not in your hand. 

Where did its name come from? A seax was a single-edged knife or short sword used by Germanic peoples (especially the Anglo-Saxons) from the Migration Period through the Early Middle Ages. It functioned as both a tool and a weapon, with forms ranging from small utility knives to long blades approaching sword length. Typically forged from iron, with handles of wood or bone and were commonly worn horizontally in a scabbard, often edge-up. Notable examples include the Maldon Seax and the Seax of Beagnoth, the latter bearing a rare and significant runic inscription. 

In case you didn't know, i've been obsessed with all blades since I was really, really small. First heart break: age 7  - airport security taking away my mother of pearl knife my mother gave me, her response "well now you know". So my dad took me shopping in America to buy a replacement, I spent hours looking at buck knives and and and, all these wonders in a knife shop, only for the guy to pull out a tray of 1" knives. After I got over my initial disapointment, it became my most love possession. I'll show you in a video if you like - I still have it, and love the little guy.

Length: 31 cm

Weight: 11.5 g