Gunther – 9th to 10th Century Viking Sword – Deepeeka
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Overview
Gunther - 9th to 10th Century Viking Sword - Deepeeka
The Gunther is a broad-bladed Viking sword of the 9th - 10th centuries; most swords of its type were unearthed from the Birka Barrows in Sweden and the particular sword that this replica is modeled after comes from a 1949 find that had a distinctive latticework inlay design on the blade, which is replicated here in etchings on both sides of the blade.
The blade of this Viking sword is forged from high carbon steel with a tempered hardness of 48 - 52 HRc. The guard is steel and the grip is wood with a tight wrap of dark brown leather. Like originals the pommel is a two-part construction with the sword being peened to the base of the pommel and then topped over with a dual-riveted pommel cap to complete this historical composite pommel construction.
The scabbard is carved from wood and is tightly overlaid in stitched leather and completed with a wooden suspension slide which allow for it to be slung from a sword belt or baldric and it is secured with thick and tight leather banding.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Viking
- Era
- Dark Ages
- Pommel
- Peened
- Overall Length
- 37 3/8"
- Blade Length
- 30 7/8"
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lb 15.2 oz
- Edge
- Blunted
- P.O.B.
- 6 1/8"
- Thickness
- 4.8 mm - 4.5 mm
- Width
- 54.5 mm
- 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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A very good sword. It’s a little heavy, but it’s easy to wield. Only problem is that the guard digs into the thumb a little bit. Other than that, it’s a very good sword.
Really good sword for the price. Heavy but solid.
See my video
https://youtu.be/xaNzRfyxyCY
well made and feel great in the hand. You cant beat this price for a good viking sword. Congrats Deepeeka.
I create a video of it
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Bought this on another site after returning a Hersir. The weight and feel of the Gunther is much improved over the Hersir and the blade has some distal taper. Unfortunately, I found it to be a bit more roughly finished than the Hersir even though it is a simpler guard/pommel design. The blade was a bit shinier in finish than the Hersir. The blade had a slight twist out of flat in the last 1/3 of the blade but the edges were pretty straigth…the Hersir had a much worse twist and the edges undulated like a snake. Attractive, simple scabbard that has good retention (gasket in the throat) but rattles. Overall, about what I expected for this price point: rough but ready.
Good straight blade. A tad heavy in the guard and pommel. Good and sharp. Handle is a bit thin. Lots of imperfections in the guard and pommel. And the sword rattles in the scabbard, very loose inside in. You get what you pay for.