Moonbrand – 13th Century Arming Sword – Deepeeka
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 35 1/8"
- Weight
- 3 lb 7.2 oz
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Era
- Medieval
Overview
Moonbrand - 13th Century Arming Sword - Deepeeka
This sword is based on the famed "Moonbrand" sword which was once in possession of acclaimed sword historian Ewart Oakeshott. A remarkably well-preserved example of a Type XIV, Moonbrand was a favored sword in his collection. It now is housed at the Oakeshott Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The sword was remarkable not only for its elevated level of preservation, but for its agility and its four blade fuller grooves - a rarer feature seen on swords of its age.
XIV swords of its time straddled the transition between mail being worn as the primary defense and the addition of more steel plate overlay which would lead to more sophisticated armors. Similar swords of its type and age are depicted on the famous I:33 fight manuscript which depicts the use of these swords in conjunction with a buckler for lively swordplay.
The blade of this replica is forged from high carbon steel and its sturdily mounted into a hilt with a steel guard and pommel. Its grip is wood which is bound in quality stitched leather. The sword is paired with a companion scabbard of carved wood which is overlaid in leather.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Era
- Medieval
- Pommel
- Nut
- Overall Length
- 35 1/8"
- Blade Length
- 28"
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 3 lb 7.2 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 5 1/8"
- Thickness
- 4.4 mm - 3.9 mm
- Width
- 61.2 mm
- Grip Length
- 4"
- 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 has always been a favorite of mine- My brother now owns the first one I ever saw in the first five offered by Museum Replicas- It was the first MR sword I ever bought. So, I snapped this one right up.
The first issue was trying to pull it from the scabbard, it was very difficult due to the waviness in the thickness of the blade. The thin and thicker areas could be seen with the naked eye. The four very narrow “fullers” in the blade were not even. It was also extremely blade heavy-
The hilt was ok, no real construction defects noted —
Now, the scabbard. It’s all wood, no leather with strange square vertical ribs. If the blade had been decent enough to use the scabbard, the scabbard could be saved by sanding down the ribs to the main surface, sand it all smooth and then cover with leather.
I have no idea where the all-wood ribbed design came from, but it’s very unattractive and too heavy —
It seems that with Deepeeka, the quality seems to fluctuate a good bit. I have bought two of them and they both went back. I’m always a little surprised when a member buys one that’s pretty good – I’ll always pay more for a sword I’m proud of — John H
I purchased this one intending it to be a belt hanger and occasional show piece for faires and the odd costumed event. I love the design and the simplicity of the lines even as the sword itself is a transitional piece per the original’s history.
I purchased the “blemished” grade in the aim that my sword should already look a bit worn and weathered. In this particular case there are only a few nicks in the leather of the scabbard and grip, some of the fullers need cleaned. The tip has a slight nick or chip in it that needs cleaned off as well.
The pommel has clearly been machine-made and polished, but it’s a rough enough look that it should be easy to brush it up with hand cleaning and polishing over time. The leather is all evenly dyed and while a touch dry feeling it’s in great shape. My scabbard is straight and holds the blade tightly, but it’s not too difficult for me to draw.
The blade on this one is straight and even, and the sword has a reasonable heft to it. This one is most certainly tip-heavy. Seeing as I bought it mostly for appearances, I’m very pleased.