Irish Gaelic Long sword – Deepeeka
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Overview
Irish Gaelic Long sword - Deepeeka
This Irish Gallowglass Longsword has a forged blade of tempered high carbon steel; its hollow ground cross section ably reduces unneeded weight of the long blade. The crossguard and pommel are crafted from steel and the wooden grip is bound in tight leather. The sword is matched with a companion scabbard of war which is wrapped in leather.
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.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Irish
- Era
- Medieval
- Pommel
- Peened
- Overall Length
- 46 7/8"
- Blade Length
- 36 13/16"
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 3 lb 2.9 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 7 1/4''
- Thickness
- 6.2 mm - 5.1 mm
- Width
- 49.9 mm
- Grip Length
- 7 7/16"
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
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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 was the first sword I’ve ever purchased, and I can say I’m pleased with how it feels and handles. There are a few things I could nitpick at, like the cross guard not being fully centered, and the tiny chip on the base of the blade where it meets the cross guard, or the residue of brazing on the tang where it goes through the pommel – but those blemishes are to be expected from a hand crafted blade. One thing I would change about the sword is reducing the size of the ring pommel and reducing the amount of metal in the blade to make it more accurate to historical examples. Other then that I’m very delighted to own this sword and it’s features give it character.
Poorly balanced and the crossguard came loose