Phillipe IV Sword – Deepeeka
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$215.99
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 32 1/2"
- Weight
- 2 lb 13.9 oz
- Brand
- Deepeeka
Overview
Phillipe IV Sword - Deepeeka
This early 14th century sword is based on well-preserved original in the Musee de l’ Armee in Paris; with a gilded hilt, fine proportions and extensive blade inscription its provenance is almost assuredly that of Royalty. Famed sword historian Oakeshott believed it to have come from the Chartres Cathedral and that it was deposited there by Philippe IV (Philippe the Fair) along with a suit of armor in gratitude to God for his victory in battle at Mons en Pouille.
This recreation of that Kingly sword has a blade of high carbon steel with a tempered hardness of 48-52 HRc. The etched inscription on both sides of the blade bears the motto “NULLA DE VIRTUTIBUS TUIS MAJOR CLEMINTIA EST” – “Nothing of your virtues is greater than clemency”. The blade is stoutly peened over the steel block on the pommel for a tough and robust construction. The crossguard and pommel are cast from brass and the wood grip is tightly bound in quality stitched leather. The peen block on the pommel is of steel.
The sword is matched with a wood-core scabbard which is tightly bound in vibrant red leather and completed with brass fittings and a pair of brass hanging rings for wear.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Pommel
- Peened
- Overall Length
- 32 1/2"
- Blade Length
- 25 7/8"
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lb 13.9 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 3 7/8"
- Thickness
- 4.6 mm - 3.6 mm
- Width
- 92.7 mm
- Grip Length
- 3 7/8"
- 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.
Kult of Athena is the US distributor for Deepeeka products and we offer the largest in-stock selection you will find and we will beat any price you can find. If you are searching for a particular item or find a Deepeeka item listed elsewhere that is not seen on our site let us know and if it is available we can source it for you at a better price than seen elsewhere.
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The blade has a decent warp of 5-7 degrees right at the end of the fuller/center of percussion that really affects the edge alignment when cutting with what should be the sweet spot. The general effect is that I have to turn grip to get any kind of edge alignment.
The blade design still makes it a very solid cutter
KOA’s sharpening service was very good.
First off, get the sword cleaning kit or buy some very good meal polish and old t-shirts, if you haven’t made the investment already.
When I pulled mine out of the box I was pretty crest-fallen, as Deepeeka has been infamous for decades for selling SSO’s (sword-shaped-objects) and this immediately seemed to be the case for the Phillipe IV sword.
The example photos appear to be uncleaned, just as my sword was out of the box. The dark ink smudges on the blade (as in the photos above) and the tarnish on the brass come off easily with a bit of metal polish and elbow grease. And doing so make it look like a completely different sword.
Cons:
-There is a bit of wavyness in the grind, especially in the fuller, but the lettering of the motto help distract you from this.
-The sword feels sluggish and a bit mace-like in the hand. (though not inexplicable due to the brass hardware and substantially large blade that bring the weight to nearly 4 lbs.)
-The grip has lacks risers. That’s a nit-pick.
-The scabbard is an abomination.
Pros:
-This is not a sword-shaped-object. It is a sword. Tempered carbon steel blade. And KOA did a great job on the sharpening.
-The distal taper is apparent even without calipers and appears to have an accurate lenticular cross section of a type XIV blade.
-The grip is a perfect length. The shape is not what I prefer, but it’s still comfortable to grip firmly while swashing your buckles and better than most.
-Once you polish it, and you see the contrast from the tarnished to clean you will be amazed.
-Love the pommel. Love the peen block. (There is a blob of epoxy covering the etched fleur in the center. If you don’t like it, it it with a torch and it will pop right off. And you can add a replica medieval coin or gemstone, or leave as is).
-The distinctive vase-like shape of the blade is rarely seen in other manufacturer’s offerings. It’s as sexy as an italian sports car.
-Despite the scabbard being a chunky ugly hulk of wood, rexin, brass and more brass… (Did I mention there’s a lot of brass? Oh so much brass in this), I do appreciate the attempt, and for the price the fact this sword includes a wood-cored scabbard at all is actually pretty impressive. And if you get the sharpened option, it is a necessary safety accessory that basically cost you nothing.
In summary, if a time portal opened up in my living room and medieval warriors from a by-gone-age were ushering me to help them in a fight, it’s not the sword I would grab before jumping through the rift. HOWEVER it is an unmistakable, true-to-life representation of a late 13th to early 14th century cut and thrust sword of XIV type. The original inspiration piece had gilded hardware. Not solid brass. Which brings me to the fact that this is a wonderful presentation piece. The fact that the poignant motto of “nothing of your virtues is greater than clemency” so un-ironically emblazoned on a weapon designed to deal out wrathful death and dismemberment, should not be lost on a recipient of this piece.
This would make a beautiful graduation/retirement/birthday/christmas gift for an individual in the military, or law-enforcement that happens to have an appreciation of medieval European history, likes hack-and-slash games, fantasy movies, or has an affinity for knives. And honestly you cannot beat the price. I’m not sure how they afford to sell a piece like this (especially with this much brass) at this price point.
I’ve enjoyed this sword quite a lot so far. Unfortunately Deepeeka put the handle on crooked, however KoA made it right so I won’t deduct rating for that. 4 stars is assuming you’ll get a sword without any major issues. It cuts well with KoA sharpening and handles great for a sword of its girth, especially considering it’s from Deepeeka. The major flaws can be remedied with some time at home, I’m in the process of re-wrapping the scabbard myself and adding a period appropriate belt system, as well as switching out the pommel marker.
Absolutely a good sword for the price, especially if the wideness appeals to you.