12th Century Knightly Holy Land Crusader Sword with Scabbard – Deepeeka
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- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 37 5/8"
- Weight
- 2 lbs 12 oz
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Crusader
- Era
- Medieval
Overview
12th Century Knightly Holy Land Crusader Sword with Scabbard - Deepeeka
Evoking the unadorned lines favored by the monastic warrior-monks of medieval Christendom, this sword bears the classic cruciform hilt that came to symbolize both knightly duty and sacred purpose. As knighthood evolved from feudal warrior class to armed guardians of the Church, the simple cross-hilted sword became more than a practical weapon — it served as a constant reminder of the vows, obligations, and faith carried into the field. Such swords were borne by the knights who marched beneath the banners of the Templars, Hospitallers, and Teutonic Order; men who blended monastic discipline with hardened martial vocation.
This reproduction by Deepeeka captures the straightforward austerity of those early knightly arming swords. The blade is forged from high carbon steel and fitted with solid steel crossguard and pommel. A cord-wrapped brown leather grip offers a firm hold, and the sword is paired with a wood-cored scabbard clad in dark brown leather and finished with a wooden suspension loop and steel chape.
A faithful representation of the humble yet resolute knightly sword — a blade carried not for ostentation, but for duty, devotion, and the hard demands of the age.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Crusader
- Era
- Medieval
- Pommel
- Peened
- Overall Length
- 37 5/8"
- Blade Length
- 30 3/4"
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lbs 12 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 5 3/8"
- Thickness
- 3.7 mm - 3.8 mm
- Width
- 42.9 mm
- Grip Length
- 4 1/2"
- Country of Origin
- India
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Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What is this sword best suited for? Common Question
This is a Deepeeka reproduction of a 12th century crusader-era knightly arming sword, built with a C60 high carbon steel blade and traditional peened construction. It ships unsharpened, which makes it well suited to display, collecting, and historical study or choreographed handling rather than any contact use. If you want a blade for cutting work, it would need to be sharpened first.
Q Is this a full tang sword? Common Question
The pommel is peened, meaning the tang runs the full length of the grip and is hammered over the pommel to lock the hilt together, the traditional method used on historical and battle-ready swords.
Q How does this sword balance and handle? Common Question
The point of balance sits 5 3/8" from the guard, close enough to the hilt to give this 30 3/4" blade quick, lively handling typical of a one-handed knightly arming sword. Combined with a weight of 2 lbs 12 oz, it's built for the agile point and cut work these early cruciform-hilt swords were designed around.
Q Does this sword come sharp? Common Question
No, the edge ships unsharpened. That makes it a strong choice for display, collecting, and reenactment handling as-is; a buyer wanting an edge for cutting targets such as tatami or water bottles would need to have it sharpened first.
Q What is the grip made of? Common Question
The grip is wrapped in cord over brown leather, giving a firm, secure hold consistent with the austere, functional look of early knightly swords. It measures 4 1/2" long, sized for a one-handed grip.
Q What are the guard and pommel made of? Common Question
Both the crossguard and pommel are solid steel. The pommel is a faceted, multi-sided shape and is peened onto the tang, the traditional way of locking a hilt together on a functional sword.
Q What does the scabbard look like and what's it made of? Common Question
The scabbard has a wood core clad in dark brown leather, with a wooden suspension loop and a steel chape at the tip. The photographs also show a wrapped leather strap pattern along its length and a buckled belt strap near the throat for carrying the sword.
Q How should I care for this sword? Common Question
Wipe the blade down after handling and keep a light coat of oil on the high carbon steel to prevent rust, since bare hands and humidity will cause spotting over time. Store the sword somewhere dry, and keep it outside the scabbard for long-term storage, since the leather and wood core can trap moisture against the blade.
Q What period or tradition is this sword based on? Common Question
It's a reproduction of a 12th century cruciform-hilt arming sword, the plain, unadorned style carried by knights of the era, including those marching under the Templars, Hospitallers, and Teutonic Order. The straightforward lines reflect the practical, duty-driven design of early Crusader-period knightly swords rather than later, more ornamented hilts.
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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