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    Default [Recreational Products] ULFBERTH Skramasax (dagger)

    Name: Sax dagger, battle-ready, with suede leather scabbard (Battle-Merchant) Skramasax mit Lederscheide (ULFBERTH)

    Producer: ULFBERTH

    Bought it from: Battlemerchant.com

    Price: 69,90 EUR, 516,72 NOK

    Specs:
    • Length: 48.5 cm
    • Weight: around 390 grams
    • Metal: Carbon steel
    • Biggest blade width: ca 30 mm




    I first came across this product when browsing Battle-Merchant earlier this year. I did not need it the however, as I bought more essential things for my reenactment, like a sword and a spearhead at that time.

    But now I more or less needed it. For a long time, I did not have a shield, leaving me to use spear+sword, or sword+a tiny axe. This did not work very well, especially since my sword was way to clumsy to be used as a quick secondary weapon to my spear. So I ordered this seax, along with a axe-head and some more stuff for Christmas.

    As earlier, it arrived in a week, and I got to test it recently together with my Dane-axe. As expected, it is a really good sidearm.
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    I got multiple kills with it, as it is small enough to be moves around shields and similar quickly. Also people tend to forget that I have it.

    The price was a bit high, almost as much as my (cheap) sword. But, as it comes ready for battle, with a scabbard and considering that it is quite a big knife; I would say it is a reasonable price. After doing some research, I have found that most daggers of that size costs more or less the same as this one.

    The size is quite good. It is long enough to be used in fighting whiteout dying every time, and short enough to be held together with a pole-arm, and in a horizontal scabbard.
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    Here is it compared with my sharp sword (full size, 95 cm)
    Blunt fighting sword (Kinda short and clumsy)
    and the Seax



    It is however, not that good to block with. There is no crossguard of any kind, making swords likely to slide down the blade and hit my fingers. That is not a nice feeling.

    A thing that disappointing me was that the wood on the handle is not attached perfectly. It moves around slightly, making the seax give of clicks and move around slightly if i swing it. Not a big problem, but it is quite irritating, as I would want it to be prefect.

    The blade does get damaged, but not much. The metal feels harder than in my sword.
    Here is the damage done so far, after around 2 hours of use in battle.
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    Compare with my year old sword:
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    Who I had to file down because of the saw-like edge was becoming dangerous.
    This is a acceptable amount of damage in my mind.

    When it comes to historical accuracy, this knife is okay. It is a bit old to represent the late 900's, but to old is better than to new. The style might be a bit Saxon/German too, but I could not find any viking knife suitable for fighting.


    All in all I am happy with this seax. It is perfect as a secondary weapon, and that is what it is supposed to be. The price is what you would expect, and though the knife itself has some minor problems, I am happy with it. I can recommend it to anyone wanting a good sidearm for dark ages-early middle ages in northern Europe, then this is absolutely a good choice!


    Pros:
    • Light, quick and a good sidearm
    • Comes with a scabbard and ready to fight
    • Looks good
    • A good length
    • More or less as I wanted it to be


    Cons:
    • Somewhat loose handle
    • A bit to thin to stab with



    I would give it 4/5 stars.


    (First review, if there is anything I must change, tell me)
    Last edited by Vađarholmr; January 06, 2013 at 08:44 AM.
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    Default Re: [Recreational Products] ULFBERTH Skramasax

    An interesting review indeed. Thank-you for sharing your views. +rep

    I've added it to the Index.

    Have you had much chance to use it since writing this review?
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    Default Re: [Recreational Products] ULFBERTH Skramasax

    Quote Originally Posted by Shankbot de Bodemloze View Post
    Have you had much chance to sue it since writing this review?
    I have no plans to sue this object


    I have however tested a bit more. Nothing has changed in my opinion of it yet.
    Last edited by Vađarholmr; January 05, 2013 at 02:02 PM.
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    Default Re: [Recreational Products] ULFBERTH Skramasax

    Tested it today. I can add that is can be used as primary weapon along with a shield. But you must move quickly and strike their back.
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    Default Re: [Recreational Products] ULFBERTH Skramasax (dagger)

    You knew what I meant.

    Glad to hear you're still impressed.
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    Default Re: [Recreational Products] ULFBERTH Skramasax (dagger)

    As this review is so popular () and I have got new stuff again, I might do another one.
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    Default Re: [Recreational Products] ULFBERTH Skramasax (dagger)

    I know, this forum really has a lot of visitors.



    Anyhow, we appreciate all the reviews we can get, and I'll look forward to your next one.
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