Norman Sword – Deepeeka
In stock
$146.99
- Shipping estimated at checkout
- Every blade inspected before shipping
- 30-day returns
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 37 3/8''
- Weight
- 2 lb 13.2 oz
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Era
- Medieval
Overview
Norman Sword - Deepeeka
The Normans were descended from Vikings, and from them they inherited their thirst for exploration and great skill with arms. These traits, combined with cunning statecraft and an ability to connect themselves to wider Europe made them among the most successful conquerors of their age. Normandy, the land of their namesake was taken from the French after King Charles the Simple realized he did not have the power to oust the Northmen - Instead he made them his vassals, granting them the coastal lands that would become Normandy. Norman society created many surplus sons who were great warriors - these extra sons were also disenfranchised from their inheritances. A potent mix that caused generations of Normans to carve out their own kingdoms. With the sword they would take England and establish a foothold onto Wales and Ireland. They would expel the Moors from Sicily, and from there join the 1st Crusade, where ambitious Normans would found several of the Crusader kingdoms and principalities.
This Norman sword belies its Viking heritage; The blade with a shallow taper and wide fuller has the form of its ancestor swords. The crossguard and wheel pommel are simple and utilitarian in form. The wide blade with heft makes the Norman sword a brutal hack and chop sword.
This Norman sword by Deepeeka has a blade crafted from tempered high carbon steel. The crossguard and pommel are of steel and the grip is tightly wrapped with black leather inset with spiralled steel wire. It comes with a wood-core scabbard covered in brown leather with an integrated wooden suspension loop. The chape on the scabbard is of steel.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Era
- Medieval
- Pommel
- Peened
- Overall Length
- 37 3/8''
- Blade Length
- 30 3/4''
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lb 13.2 oz
- Edge
- Blunt
- P.O.B.
- 7 1/4''
- Thickness
- 4 mm - 4.2 mm
- Width
- 48.8 mm
- Grip Length
- 4 1/2''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
No questions yet — be the first to ask.
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
Not suitable for practice I purchased a munitions grade version of this sword some time ago and struggled to use this well for my purposes of martial arts practice. My particular reproduction had a POB around 8 1/2 inches from the guard, a substantial difference from the advertised center of mass. The munitions grade overly thick and rounded blunt edge, I suspect, played into that. One could compare this sword’s point of balance to a similar Albion sword to find it at a much more lively 4 7/8 inches from the guard.
This sword is, of course, less than 1/5 the price of the Albion sword I’m referencing, keep in mind.
All in all, I’m disappointed by the awkward tip-heavy handling this sword bears. Might I suggest a mace instead? This thing would be more effective murder-stroking two-handed with the guard or pommel than striking with the actual blade (just be sure to keep the blade/handle well oiled!).