Irish Gaelic-Norse Gallowglass Longsword – Deepeeka
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Overview
Irish Gaelic-Norse Gallowglass Longsword - Deepeeka
This Gaelic-Norse Gallowglass sword has the characteristic ring-pommel and flared crossguard associated with these mercenary warriors who formed the solid backbone of an Irish chieftains battleline. Typically hailing from the Norse-Gaelic clans who were of mixed Norse and Scot ancestry, the Gallowglass were prized warriors who could be counted on for loyalty to their employer as they themselves were removed from the intricacies of local politics. In time, as more of the Gallowglass warriors settled and their clans of origin became more deeply rooted in Ireland, the term Gallowglass would blur into a term for a professional warrior class. Their mixed ancestry of Norse and Scot showed in their choice of weaponry; namely the large Sparth axe and large ring-hilted swords such as this.
This Gallowglass longsword has a blade forged from C60 high carbon steel and its edges are thickly blunted and at least 2 mm in thickness. We recommend this for stage combat. A shallow hollow-ground cross section of the blade maintains durability whilst reducing some weight. The guard and pommel are fashioned from steel and the tang is peened over the pommel. The well-contoured diamond shaped grip provides a secure holdfast to the sword whilst allowing its bearer to intuitively judge his edge alignment from the handle - it is crafted from wood and bound in finely stitched and fitted leather.
The sword comes with a wood-core scabbard and, like the sword grip, is overlaid in quality vegetable-tanned leather to match. Also available is a stylistically matching arming sword and dagger that can complement this sword perfectly - these are available separately and thumbnail links are provided on this page.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Irish
- Era
- Medieval
- Pommel
- Peened
- Overall Length
- 47 1/8''
- Blade Length
- 37''
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 3 lb 9.7 oz
- Edge
- Blunt
- P.O.B.
- 8''
- Thickness
- 6.1 mm - 4.5 mm
- Width
- 52.7 mm
- Grip Length
- 7 1/4''
- Class
- Sport Combat
- Country of Origin
- India
- Type
- longsword
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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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It looks nice and does have the shape of a sword, but unfortunately, after light pell training, the crossguard became loose, and the grip bent both to the side and up at the bottom of the hilt.