germanic short seax Ketels - pannen en kookstellen The tortoise brooch is a

The tortoise brooch is a replica of a 9th century original excavated in Gjerstad

The weapon is constructed from a glass fibre core with a layer of durable foam

This type of axe blade is classified as a Petersen Type G

described in the 19th-century Huld manuscript

germanic short seax Ketels - pannen en kookstellen The tortoise brooch is aThe seax is based on originals produced on the British Isles between the 9th and 11th centuries. This type of seax is primarily found in the British Isles and Ireland, though some examples have also been discovered in Scandinavia and Germany. Seaxes such as this were employed both as weapons and as everyday cutting tools. They may also have played a ritual role in offerings. Crafted from 9260 carbon steel, the seax features a hardwood grip with a