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On one side of the blade is the only known complete inscription of the twenty-eight letter Anglo-Saxon runic alphabet, as well as the name "Beagnoth" in runic letters. It is thought that the runic alphabet had a magical function, and that the name Beagnoth is that of either the owner of the weapon or the smith who forged it.

Although many Anglo-Saxon and Viking swords and knives have inscriptions in the Latin alphabet on their blades, or have runic inscriptions on the hilt or scabbard, the Seax of Beagnoth is one of only a handful of finds with a runic inscription on its blade.

Total length: 73.5cm

Blade length: 55.5cm

Grip length: 18cm

Weight: 906g

Blade width (base): 4.3cm

Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel

Edge: Blunt

Scabbard: Stitched Leather

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Seax of Beagnoth

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