Cold Steel - Woodsman's Sax

Did you know that the name of the Saxons was derived from the knife they carried? It is indeed true that the sax knife played such an important role in the daily life of this tribe that the entire people were named after it.

What was so special about this knife that was widespread from the 6. to the 12. century? The answer is simple: it was easy and inexpensive to produce, yet incredibly versatile and effective. Typically, it had no handguard, just a simple handle made of wood or bone. The long, broad, sturdy blade featured a straight edge and a convex, downward-sloping spine (easy to forge), making it equally ideal for chopping, cutting, and carving. Additionally, the sax was also a proven combat knife, as its pronounced forward balance and downward-sloping blade tip allowed it to deliver formidable slashes and thrusts with ease.

Over the years, Cold Steel's® fascination with the history and performance potential of the sax has steadily grown, and it was decided to create a simple version called the Woodsman's Sax. Like some historical examples that have survived, the Woodsman features a sturdy 28 cm long blade with the characteristic dropped point and an unadorned wooden handle (of exotic origin).

Each sax comes with a robust, historically accurate leather sheath with belt loops and authentic solid brass buckles.

1055 Carbon Steel
The carbon content and the relatively low amounts of other substances in this steel make it a very stable material, free from the brittleness that is inherent in most higher-carbon steels. This steel is excellent for blades that need to have high impact resistance and is therefore often used for large fixed knives, machetes, and swords.

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