Feltwell 5th Century Spatha – Deepeeka
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Overview
Feltwell 5th Century Spatha - Deepeeka
The Feltwell Spatha has a blade forged from EN45 high carbon steel; the hilt is crafted from carved wood. The sword has a companion scabbard of wood overlaid in red leather and fitted with a wooden suspension loop. The chape and locket are steel. The sword is a replica of a 5th Century Spatha found beneath the floor tiles of a Romano British villa - it was likely hidden, though its owner never returned. The blade has a hexagonal cross section common to Spatha of the period and its scabbard fittings were originally of tinned brass.
The Feltwell Spatha was unlikely to have been made in Britain and instead probably came from the continent and was of Roman origin, though very similar swords could be found in the hands of the Germanic tribesmen outside the boundaries of the Western Roman Empire. This Spatha is suitable as a sword that could be representative of many Spatha in the late 4th to 5th century.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Roman
- Era
- Ancient
- Pommel
- Nut
- Overall Length
- 34 7/8''
- Blade Length
- 29 1/4''
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lb 6.1 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 9 1/2''
- Thickness
- 4.8 mm - 4.1 mm
- Width
- 48.7 mm
- Grip Length
- 4 3/8''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
- Type
- Spatha
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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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Decent budget beater First Deepeeka blade for me, and it’s pretty decent overall. It is a great stabber, but a slow slasher due to blade heaviness. Quality wise, there is a slight hammer dimple on the blade near the tip, and the tang reverberates slightly in the grip while slashing. The pommel will rub against the back of your fist/front of wrist, expect more of a Norse sword style grip. The scabbard is nice, but the factory oil stinks and the scabbard will reek of it for some time. KoA did a great sharpening job, and really makes this a pretty fun blade overall, decently strong and certainly not unweildy. Enjoy!
It’s rather a clumsy, heavy axe than a sword. The wooden grip is very uncomfortable. I had to cover it with leather. It has a good scabbard but overall it’s my worst purchase ever. On the other hand, it was a reportedly a standard sword during the migration period. So if you prefer autenthicity over the ease of use, it is probably a sword for you.
I understand Deepeeka makes two interpretations of this spatha, another including brass plates to sandwich upper and lower guards, and the washer/peen protruding a bit. This one is good, definitely a hacking blade. I ordered the Anglian Feltwell spatha from a seller in Germany, will be interesting to compare. Also, latest research suggests the Feltwell spatha was Saxon in origin, Roman in style, but I don’t see the Roman style, as upper and lower guards just don’t exhibit Roman form.