Knife Collection

This may look like a blade to display with your Viking collection or something to wear for larping, but it is a serious cutter that makes for a great EDC blade.
Awesome fit and finish, I prefer buying these types of knives over many modern custom blades!

I bought this as I collect Vikingesque weapons but found this to br s quality blade that holds up to daily EDC

I would have written this up for my monthly knife column in a firearm magazine but the availability seems to be hit or miss

Superb Forest Bowie
Worth it as 9 out of 10 after many searches

I found myself wanting a “forest” bowie so that my cherished much used “kitchen” bowie wouldn’t be at risk of being lost. Many review videos were watched. Cold Steel’s 1917 Frontier Bowie came up the most often for a durable, strong and reliable design, the sort of one wanted both for bushcraft and any can’t-avoid-critter situations. Plus my activities include re-enactments so something that looked historical vs modern rubber was desired.
The 1917 arrived in with an appropriate layer of protecting grease protecting from corrosion that was easy to clean off. Initial sharpness was decent enough to swipe down lawn weeds right away. There is a slight rattle in the handle on power swings but nothing serious. It was also my desire to have a dark coloured forest bowie to cut down on reflections.
One thing really jumping up the value is the sheath. In re-enactments 90% of time its sheathed and this sheath looks both period and a conversation starter. In particular it was all but unique in my searches in having a chape, a metal end cap, that is both attractive and designed to avoid accidental self wounding, say if tripping while hiking or falling while climbing.
The one thing likely to change or be modified is the handle. Video reviewers very also pointing this out. A wonderful rose wood that is rather thick with my more computer friendly hands finding it a little outside ideal. Still it will at some point be easy to shape down the wood. Also unlike most others the handle uses double-screws making it possible to swap in a new handle all together. For a bushcraft forest bowie it is preferred if the rear tang is exposed on the top for occasional batoning on the handle side. A replacement handle will be needed for that. It is also good to point out that being a double-screw should there be a handle failure on a trip you could very much craft field replacements. Something not likely to be possible with rivet or torx style mountings.
Inspired from the Cold Steel’s 1917 Cutlass and knife fighting it is a large bowie. This though means in defense situation, remember my options include wild animals, that wrist only movements cover a wider arc. It also gives more momentum for chopping plants or wood.
Overall this is a 9 out of 10 for me. The points to change being the handle width, tange exposure and a slightly shorter ideal length. However from all the research over several possible companies no one else scored this high.
Price wise this 9 of 10 is likely to survive for years, decades and possibly be passed on in my estate. If you can manage the funds then look at this as making one of those purchases that is so much higher durability that it will last the lifetime of several lower price point cheapos. Plus that reliability means far more likely coming home safely from a survival or dangerous encounter. Its use for re-enactments also justifies putting into this price rather than buying a separate re-enactment piece.

No Viking or Saxon would be without a utility knife hanging from their belt, and this one looks great doing it. A great utility hadseax, fully functional as well as a perfect accessory for a Viking-era/Saxon outfit. The fit and finish is outstanding. The blade and pommel are tight, and the bone spacers mate well with wood handle, with no wiggles or hot spots. The blade on mine came quite sharp, sharp enough to cut meat for and at dinner and several Renaissance Festival days as well. The sheath is just as nice as the pictures portray. This is definitely one of my favorite recent purchases, and has been the perfect functional finishing touch for several outfits.

This is a great little knife. Super stabby/acute point.. Tight fit on all the parts. Though there is no guard the cross hatching on the bone handle provides a excellent no-slip grip. The antique finish is great. Since it is a friction fit sheath the lanyard ring really helps because only about about 1-1/2" of the handle sticks out of the sheath. My only problem with this knife is we are so used to the blade edge going to the rounded side of the sheath occasionally I try to put it in upside down or is it down side up. Ha ha!

For anyone who loves their Scandanavian heritage or just wishes to add a little uniqueness to their edc knives, this one certainly bears consideration! I purchased this knife only a couple of weeks ago using the sezzle option (thank you for that is has been seamless)and it arrived this morning perfectly packaged and protected.  The pictures truly do not do this knife justice.  When purchasing online with only professional pictures to go by, sometimes you can't be sure, but this is a beautiful little knife. The wood grain on the handle was a tad darker than the pics which was fine with me and the bone spacers are spot on.  All of the metal fittings are well finished and tight.  No rattling blade or fittings here.  The blade is well polished and finished and even the fullers have been expertly polished.  The blade does come sharp however the edge really begins about half way down the blade with the edge closer to the handle somewhat more dull.  This isn't really an issue to me as I was going to reprofile it anyway.  This knife has a very nice weight to it.  Substantial enough to let you know its there and made well out of good materials but not so much that you cannot carry and use it all day long.  As for the using, the checkered bone spacers surprisingly can act as jimping.  I place my thumb on the forward spacer to practice some finer cutting and that spacer locked my thumb in just fine.  Nice surprise.  The sheath.  It is simply beautiful. The pictures DO NOT do this justice. It is fashioned of real leather and the decorations are just beautiful.  The aged brass components are strong and well finished and the sheath itsself holds the knife snugly without making the draw difficult.  A little waterproofing and it will be ready to go.  I only really had one complaint ( and I REALLY am digging here) that the ring on the pommel was quite loud. If I took this hunting as is I could be heard for quite a ways.  I removed it and added my own leather cord with some bronze beads.  As to my qualifications, I have studied martial arts(filipino/indonesian) for just over 20 years and HEMA for the last 3.  I am no stranger to knives (to the distress of my wife) I own quite a few custom and higher end knives as well.  Saying that, I really do like this little knife and feel it is well made and I am looking forward to my journey with it.  Thank you.
Craig

Whether sailing a restless sea, or fording an Amazon river, this blade bespeaks of the Viking thirst for adventure and exploration.  Excellent for general use, or as a camp knife for the Great Outdoors.

Beautiful workmanship. nice display base. Great packaging and fast shipment

It's a very large and excellent sharpened knife. It's very beautiful looking. The sheath is simple and fits well. The engraving is very nice though in an odd position.

This Seax is a real beauty and is a great addition to the weapons wall at my place. With that said the sheath is not great by any standards. But I say I will make my own with no real complaints. I really like this Seax so 5 Stars in a Z formation!!!