Shashka Saber – Deepeeka
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Price range: $76.99 through $109.99
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 35 1/4''
- Weight
- 2 lbs
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Russian
Overview
Shashka Saber - Deepeeka
This Shashka saber has a blade of unsharpened high carbon steel. The grip is formed from polished halves of carved wood riveted to the blade tang. The scabbard has a core of wood and is overlaid with black leather and finished with steel fittings and hanging rings. The Shashka is typically worn edge-side up, like a katana.
Elegant in its simplicity, this iconic sword of the Caucasus originated in the highlands among the hill and mountain tribes of the region, though it was immortalized by its adoption by the famed Cossacks. With a gentle arc well-suited as a cavalry sword, a military version of the Shashka was used by Soviet cavalrymen in both World Wars - where the large open plains and steppes made long supply lines for fueled vehicles less practical than roving regiments of horsemen who could use cunning and speed to overwhelm the foe in a whirlwind of saber blades.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Russian
- Pommel
- Integrated
- Overall Length
- 35 1/4''
- Blade Length
- 29 1/8''
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lbs
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 9''
- Thickness
- 6.2 mm - 2.8 mm
- Width
- 36.8 mm
- Grip Length
- 3 1/2''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
- Type
- Saber
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The Maker
Deepeeka
Deepeeka creates an astonishing variety of replica weapons, armor, and re-enactment accessories that range from Classical Antiquity to the 20th Century. Deepeeka has been crafting replicas since the 1980s and their products are essential gear for many re-enactment groups. Many swords, daggers and other weapons made by Deepeeka are durably crafted and budget-friendly offerings. The steel is good and well-tempered and their leathercraft and woodworking are of excellent quality. Deepeeka’s products are handcrafted and (in the case of blades, hand-hammered) are a good deal for those who want a quality item at a good price.
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Solid Blade The handle is very solid with the triple pins and the blade fullers are gorgeous and even down both sides. There are only two downsides with this sword. It comes very dull which takes a bit more work and the second is that it tends to stick to the entry of the sheath. The dullness is completely understandable given the great price point. Overall this is a fantastically solid sword.
Good feel to it I opened my newly arrived package from the fed exp truck this afternoon. Packaging was good, unwrapping easy and the item was not damaged at all. I pulled the blade from the scabbard with little effort, perhaps just a little too easy. The scabbard is very nice, seems solid and the fittings are well attached. The Shashka itself felt good in hand, blade heavy as I expected it to be. The wood grip was comfortable in the hand. The blade is clean and the fullers give it a great look as well as less blade weight. I have no intention to sharpen this blade and thusly I was pleased to see the blade fairly rebated rather then edged. Had it been sharp I would have needed to grind and polish the edge dull. I was pleased that was not required. For the price, it will make an excellent costume piece for an outfit I am putting together. For that purpose I have no cons to say about this sword. It well met my needs and expectations for this purpose. Thanks.
For the price? Yes. I bought this as a backyard cutter and I have enjoyed it. I did put an edge on it which took a bit of work but I didn’t mind.
You can see the imperfections on the blade from the quick forging job, but it has a good polish on it and the fullers are very nicely done.
Mine fits very loosely in the sheath. In fact, the bottom of the handle hits against the throat which dinged up the wood a little. If I hold it upside down, it falls out easily. Who cares…at this price any sheath is a bonus.
The top of the wooden grip dug into the base of my index finger so I rounded those areas to make it more comfortable.
I tested it on a pumpkin and the last third of the blade bent after one of the cuts. It bent back easily, suggesting that the heat treat left something to be desired.
I bought this expecting to put some work into it and now I really like it. The quality is not amazing but the price is. If I went back in time I would buy it again.
Good cutting sword I bought one as cutting sword for students to use, once sharpen it worked very well. We have cut clay blocks, bottles and reeds and it has done very well. I posted the videos on line of the sword in action. I would make one change to the scabbard so that for draw cutting edge of your hand has better access. If you wish to learn more about proper training with Shashkas, read the Cossack Saber Manual volumes 1&2.
The balance on this sword is more like 12 “, which makes it feel a bit heavy.
This is a very good blade. However it is a wrist breaker if you aren’t careful, and even if you are, you will still feel it. It is best to keep a wide berth of anything important or delicate as when swung at speed, this blade will provide a hefty concussive blow, if unsharpened, and a deadly one if the blade is sharpened.
The balance point on the two I ordered is actually 13 1/2″ which makes it feel very heavy, the two I have each weigh 2.2lbs, so are much heavier than the specs suggest. The blade also thickens towards the tip, as opposed to thin so these are basically useless for cutting, without going through a serious grind and distal tapering. I didn’t get these for cutting though, I got them for my kids to learn Cossack sword dancing, but with the balance over 14″ out it makes them unwieldy for that purpose. They’re fine for the price, and are usable with some more work, but as they are out of the box? Could be better in my opinion.
I’m being generous with this rating. Essentially, there is NO distal taper, it is the last 1cm, which might be considered slimmer, but that is the point; the whole sword is the same thickness.
I try to buy intelligently and on a budget. I do not wish for any flashy stuff, just good battle ready equipment… admittedly I would/will have to put an edge on this, but… With two hands, it’s probably manageable. But it is a one-handed sword. For this price, I am happy to keep it and /work/ on it.
It’s is likely the source, Deepeeka — discounting the poor claims by Kult. Windlass historically, and more so now, developing some amazing blades.
Like others have said it has no taper and swings like an oar. Mine has a bit of a warp, but not as bad as another deepeeka I’ve got. The handle affords a good grip. Due to the warp it does not draw well and compared to other shashka’s of this style you are going to lose in a quick draw contest. It would work good for weight training but then again so would a piece of rebar. Project piece at best.