Irish Gaelic Dagger – Deepeeka
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Overview
Irish Gaelic Dagger - Deepeeka
This Irish Gaelic-Norse Dagger has the characteristic ring-pommel unique to Medieval Ireland and it is a fine sidearm companion to the Norse Gaelic Arming Sword or Galllowglass Longsword (AH6990R and AH6997R). The blade is C60 high carbon steel with a shallow hollow-ground cross-section - it is fitted into a peened hilt with a crossguard and pommel which are crafted from steel. The well-contoured diamond cross-section grip gives a comfortable handhold and it is made from wood which is overlaid in tightly-stitched leather.
The dagger is paired with a scabbard of wood which is overlaid in tightly-fitted and well-stitched leather.
- Overall Length: 18 5/16"
- Blade Length: 12 3/16"
- Blade: C60 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Unsharpened - Weight: 13 oz
- Point of Balance: 1/2"
- Blade Thickness: 5.3 mm - 3.9 mm
- Blade Width: 34.6 mm
- Class: Battle Ready
- Country of Origin: India
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Irish
- Era
- Medieval
- Pommel
- Peened
- Overall Length
- 18 5/16"
- Blade Length
- 12 3/16"
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 13 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 1/2"
- Thickness
- 5.3 mm - 3.9 mm
- Width
- 34.6 mm
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q Is this dagger sharpened? Common Question
It comes unsharpened from the manufacturer.
Q What materials are used? Common Question
The blade is C60 high carbon steel; the guard and ring pommel are steel; the grip is wood overlaid in stitched leather; the scabbard is wood covered in stitched leather.
Q How does it handle and where is the balance point? Common Question
It has a thrust-oriented feel with a shallow hollow-ground cross‑section and a balance point about 1/2 inch from the guard.
Q Is it suitable for cutting practice? Common Question
Primarily designed for thrusting; with sharpening it can perform light cutting, but out of the box it is unsharpened.
Q What is the blade and overall length? Common Question
Blade length is approximately 12 3/16 inches; overall length is about 18 5/16 inches.
Q What is the weight? Common Question
Approximately 13 ounces.
Q How is the hilt constructed? Common Question
The blade is mounted to a peened tang; the crossguard and ring pommel are steel.
Q Does the scabbard have belt attachments? Common Question
The leather-covered wooden scabbard does not have an integrated belt suspension; use a dagger frog for carry.
Q Where is it made? Common Question
Manufactured in India by Deepeeka.
Q What historical style does it represent? Common Question
It follows Irish Medieval Gaelic-Norse ring‑pommel dagger forms.
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.
Kult of Athena is the US distributor for Deepeeka products and we offer the largest in-stock selection you will find and we will beat any price you can find. If you are searching for a particular item or find a Deepeeka item listed elsewhere that is not seen on our site let us know and if it is available we can source it for you at a better price than seen elsewhere.
Often paired together
First things first, right out of the box you’ll notice that the crossguard isn’t aligned perfectly. No big deal. Next thing is that if you have big hands, like me (I’m a 6’2, 250 lbs American), the hilt will feel a little small. That’s all the complaints I have.
The dagger’s blade is a foot long and overall it’s about 18 inches. But it’s balanced perfectly. Definitely meant for thrusting but there’s enough weight that it can cut pretty well (props to KoA’s sharpening department, it’s worth the price).
Also keep in mind that the sheath is old school without any point to attach it directly to your belt – you’ll need a frog for it.
You get what you pay for. It definitely does not look as clean as in the pictures (which does give it a rather rugged look which some people may like), and there is actually a piece of eva foam glued to the inside of the sheath to get the blade to fit more snugly. I also notice that it can rub a little ogainst the inside of the sheath, near to the point, but so far as I can tell it is just the flat of the blade, so that shouldn’t be an issue. The blade is very thick compared with my other knives, which I suppose makes sense for a dagger, and there is no distal taper. My only real complaint is that there are some sharp edges on both sides of the guard, right where your hand is going to hit if you thrust against something solid, so I’ll need to take a file to those. Overall I am quite pleased with it.