Boar's Head Viking Seax Knife – Hand-Forged 4" Blade
A compact hand-forged Viking seax knife with a 4-inch carbon steel blade, a leather-wrapped grip and a cast boar's head pommel, supplied with a genuine leather sheath. It is 9.5 inches overall, weighs 252 g, and is sold as a hunting and collector's knife, not a kitchen knife.
The small end of the seax range
"Seax" spans everything from a short work knife to the langseax, which is closer to a short sword. This one sits at the small end deliberately. Four inches of single edge is the size that got used — for rope, leather, food, kindling and everything else a day asked for — which is why plain, undecorated seaxes of roughly this length turn up more often in graves than the showpieces do. If you want the wider picture, we wrote a guide to what a seax actually is.
Why a boar
The boar is the animal the Norse reached for when they meant standing your ground. Freyr rides Gullinbursti, whose golden bristles light the way; Freyja is linked with Hildisvíni, "battle swine". Warriors even drew up in a wedge they called the svinfýlking, the boar formation. A boar's head on the pommel reads as stubbornness and plenty at once — a different temperament from the raven.
Who it's for
Anyone who wants a Norse blade that gets carried rather than hung — collectors, reenactors, and gift buyers after something with a story attached. Each one is worked by hand, so hammer marks, forge texture and small variations between pieces come with the territory.
Browse the full Viking seax collection, or step up to the longer Odin's Raven seax.
This is a hunting and collector's knife. It is not intended for kitchen or cooking use — handle, store and carry it responsibly and in line with your local laws.
Every part earns its place
Where the numbers come from: four inches of edge on a 9.5-inch knife, with the leather-wrapped grip running back to the cast boar's head pommel.
Carbon steel is alive — treat it so
High-carbon steel holds a keener edge than stainless, but it will spot with rust if left wet. Two minutes of care keeps this blade in the family for generations.
This is a working tool. It arrives sharp and can be re-sharpened like any carbon blade. Choose the Display edge if you want it purely for the wall — same steel, left unsharpened for safe handling.
Sold to adults 18+. A signature and ID may be required on delivery. Bladed goods can't ship to some regions — the cart flags restricted addresses at checkout.
Questions about this blade
Straight answers — the same ones we give over email.
How big is the Boar's Head seax knife?
The blade is 4 inches (102 mm), the knife is 9.5 inches (241 mm) overall, and it weighs 252 grams.
What is the blade made of?
Hand-forged carbon steel, left with its forge texture. Carbon steel is easy to sharpen and holds a good edge, but it is not stainless — wipe it dry and keep a light film of oil on it.
What does the boar mean in Norse mythology?
The boar is one of the recurring animals of Norse myth: Freyr rides Gullinbursti, the boar with golden bristles, and Freyja is linked with Hildisvíni. It stands for ferocity in a fight and abundance in peace.
Does the knife come with a sheath?
Yes. A stitched genuine-leather sheath is included, and it takes a belt.
Can I use it as a kitchen knife?
No. This is sold as a hunting and collector's knife and is not intended for kitchen or cooking use.