Gjermundbu Viking Helmet – 14 Gauge Steel – Deepeeka
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Overview
Gjermundbu Viking Helmet - 14 Gauge Steel - Deepeeka
This wearable helmet is made of 14 gauge steel with an all around mail attachment. Includes an adjustable leather linger with chin strap. Approximate size Large.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Viking
- Era
- Dark Ages
- Country of Origin
- India
- Type
- Ocular Helm
- Internal Circumference
- 27''
- Sizing
- Front to Back: 9 1/4'' - Side to Side: 7 1/2''
- Material
- Mild Steel
- Gauge
- 14 Gauge
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What is this helmet made from? Common Question
Mild steel, listed at 14 gauge with an attached mail curtain and an adjustable leather liner with chin strap.
Q What style of helmet is it? Common Question
An ocular Viking helmet inspired by the Gjermundbu find, featuring eye openings and full mail coverage.
Q Is it wearable and how does it fit? Common Question
Yes, it is wearable and includes an adjustable leather liner with chin strap; approximate size is Large.
Q Does it come sharpened or require edge care? Common Question
It is armor with no cutting edge; routine care focuses on cleaning and preventing rust on the steel and mail.
Q Is it suitable for reenactment or costume use? Common Question
Suitable for costume and display; reenactors should verify event safety rules, as the 14 gauge mild steel and construction may or may not meet specific combat standards.
Q How should I maintain the helmet and mail? Common Question
Keep the steel lightly oiled, dry thoroughly after wear, and periodically inspect and repair the butted mail links if needed.
Q What cultural or historical inspiration does it have? Common Question
It draws from Viking-era Gjermundbu ocular helmets.
Q Who manufactures it and where is it made? Common Question
Made by Deepeeka with country of origin listed as India.
Q What are notable handling characteristics? Common Question
The ocular design offers good forward visibility; the attached mail adds weight and full coverage around the neck and shoulders.
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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Great buy I recently bought this helmet and so far it has been amazing. The only issues I have had with it is that the spike on top is loose(I plan on cutting it off anyways, so no issue for me there.) and that the inside of the helmet, there is a bolt that attaches the spike, problem is, it goes down INTO the helmet. Very questionable deign in that regard, but if you pad it, it is no issue.
The helmet is quite large, so I would only recommend this to people who are on the taller side and have a stocky build. My smaller skinny friend wore my helmet and he looked ridiculous.
Another note is that the helmet is 14 lbs, so it will take some getting used to to be able to fight in it.
With the ocularl, you actually have a really good Field of View, I was expecting my FoV to be smaller but i feel like I have about 150 – 160 degrees of vision.
Also, make sure you know how to repair chainmaille, given that the chainmaille on the helmet is thin butted chainmaille, and the links aren’t connected together terribly well.
Overall, a great buy for the price, and I would recommend this to a friend.
Looks very nice and is solid Looks fantastic, and fits nicely to my head. As the other review says, it is very heavy and 14 pounds seems to be about right.
Unfortunately when it arrived, a strap in the liner was broken and I had to fix that. A bit of hot glue worked fine, though I’m not sure how long that will last. The spike on the top too is loose and spins around freely if you touch it.
I put it on with a thin arming cap and I could easily shrug off a friend slamming it with his hand. From what i can tell it is a very solid construction.
Overall I really am happy with this and everyone seems to like it.
If you’re planning on purchasing this piece, make sure it will fit and remember that it is a very heavy helmet.