Isle of Eigg Bronze-Hilt Viking Sword – Deepeeka Primus
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Overview
Isle of Eigg Bronze-Hilt Viking Sword - Deepeeka Primus
This sword is based on the surviving hilt of an 9th or 10th Century Viking sword found on Scotlands Isle of Eigg. The blade does not seem to have survived, but the hilt of bronze remains in very good condition.
This reproduction, like the original, has an ornately detailed hilt crafted from bronze. The blade is forged from high carbon steel; the tang is anchored into the lower section of a two-part pommel with a pommel cap secured with two rivets. Twisted copper wire inlaid into the pommel complete it. Two part hilts such as this are more historical than single-piece pommels and few production pieces have this construction detail.
The sword is paired with a companion scabbard that is crafted from wood and bound in tightly stitched leather; intricate bronze fittings and a bronze suspension loop complete the scabbard.
Good swords were quite the commodity in the Viking world; superior quality steel was often imported and the creation of a sword with steel that can flex, yet keep a keen edge required a level of skill beyond simpler spears and axes. In general, swords were the prestige of a chief and his retainers, as well as nobles, champions and wealthier landowners.
The sword found on the Isle of Eigg takes adornment and craftsmanship a step further than many swords of the time and was likely the weapon of a chieftain or a considerably wealthy Viking. Such a level of craftsmanship came at great cost and ensured that its bearer would stand out in both wealth and martial skill.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Viking
- Era
- Dark Ages
- Pommel
- Riveted and Threaded
- Overall Length
- 38 1/4''
- Blade Length
- 31 5/16''
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 4 lb 1 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 3 15/16''
- Thickness
- 5 mm - 5 mm
- Width
- 43 mm
- Grip Length
- 3 3/4''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
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Deepeeka Viking Sword - Bronze Hilt Isle of Eigg Close-Up | Philipe Goulet for Kult of Athena
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
really nice looking sword. heavy but well made. Im giving 4 stars just because I found that blade was not enough wide for my tastes.
I create a video of it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSAHo9XLx7Q