Russian Shashka – Deepeeka
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- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 38''
- Weight
- 2 lb 7.1 oz
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Russian
- Era
- World Wars
Overview
Russian Shashka - Deepeeka
This Russian Shashka Saber has a blade crafted from C60 high carbon steel. The bolster and pommel are of brass and the ridged grip is crafted from carved wood. A leather retaining strap is fitted to the pommel.
The wood-core scabbard is overlaid in black leather and finished with protective brass fittings. It can be worn with its center brass hanging ring and the leather strap with steel D ring.
The sword of the famed Cossacks and later adopted by the cavalry of the Soviet Union, the sweeping blade of the Shashka is eminently suited for slashing cuts from horseback. The long fuller reduces weight and the thick spine of the single-edged blade ensures that it strikes home with considerable force.
The curved pommel not only keeps the hand in the grip, but can be used to brace the back of the hand against the pommel and allow the sword to slightly pivot around the back of the palm in the strike. A similar form can be seen on Turkish and Persian horsemans sabers. The Shashka is typically worn edge-side up, like a katana.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Russian
- Era
- World Wars
- Pommel
- Nut
- Overall Length
- 38''
- Blade Length
- 32 1/2''
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lb 7.1 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 8 1/8''
- Thickness
- 6.1 mm - 4.8 mm
- Width
- 29.2 mm
- Grip Length
- 2 7/8''
- Country of Origin
- India
- Type
- Shasqua
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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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This thing is a real wrist breaker. I was expecting something a bit more agile, but this monster chopper pulls your entire body through every cut. It’s almost straight, so the center of gravity feels very far forward, and it’s pretty close to the length of a full cavalry saber. No delicate cut and thrust weapon, this: it’s for smashing your way through the opponent’s guard and chopping him down. It’s blunt, but if you use this for even the lightest sparring, you’ll crack someone’s skull right through the helmet. It’s also far too heavy to use in solo practice for most sabre drills, other than lunging.
On the positive side, all that metal in the blade means that this sword is functionally indestructible, and the grip is both attractive and comfortable. The sword fits snugly in it’s scabbard, and the scabbard itself is of a surprising quality for an item of this price. The fittings are tight and there is not rattle.