Viking sax with decorated ski, Gotland. Blunted Egg

This handmade scissors or saex was one of the favorite weapons of the Scandinavian Vikings and has a typical handmade leather side with brass seizures. The model is based on several findings of this type of long one-egged combat knives. There are many variations on Gotland. Cavel in polished box. Set, button and ring in brass. The ski is typical of Scandinavia and has two eyelids for the belt, the knife then hangs horizontally on the front of the body and acts both weapons and status symbol.

The clinga is handmade in carbon steel and hardened with oil and then applied in a traditional way. The blade is marked with Nordly’s “switch mark” so you can be sure that the scissors come from our forge. 

The shape of the eggs and the tip is on this model is adapted to meet the Scandinavian requirements for use in the battle, historical fencing and reenactment combat. On this model of scissors, the blade is guaranteed by Nordlys for historical fencing and reenactment struggle. Nordly’s blunted scissors are approved for historical fencing and ramping according to Scandinavian practices and regulations.