Roman Long Spatha – 2nd C. AD – Deepeeka
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Overview
Roman Long Spatha - 2nd C. AD - Deepeeka
This 2nd Century Long Spatha has a blade forged from C60 high carbon steel and its hilt is crafted from carved and polished wood - the tang is secured with a brass pommel nut. The sword has a companion wood-core scabbard tightly bound in stitched leather and finished with a brass suspension loop and brass fittings, including the distinctive pillbox chape.
This sword is based on original finds now kept within the collection of the Aalen Museum.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Roman
- Era
- Ancient
- Pommel
- Nut
- Overall Length
- 39 1/4''
- Blade Length
- 32 3/8''
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 1 lb 11.9 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 10 1/8''
- Thickness
- 4.5 mm - 2.9 mm
- Width
- 48.3 mm
- Grip Length
- 3 3/4''
- 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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A unique old spatha from Depeeka The German tourism bureau and scholars has gone to great lengths to market the Roman presence in Germany; successful to the Point of getting the German limes included in the UN list of international historic treasures. In a pass in the Schwabian Alps of SW Germany there once stood a unique reserve fortress for a Cavalry Cohort. It’s excavation finds are in an on site museum. It provides a wealth of data on the cavalry arm of the Imperial Armies at the height of the Empire.
This is a an example of an enlisted sword (spatha) from the 2d Cent AD. It sports a long elliptical blade 32.3 x 1.25 inches. The hilt is all wood, with two large half moon pieces fro pommel and guard. A fancy dowelled 3.5 inch wood grip is in the middle. The blade thickness runs 4.5 x 2.9mm. Because the hilt is all wood and light, while the blade is long, the point of balance is out at 10 inches. This extreme bias to the point is not a handling issue because the sword only weighs 1.85 lbs.
The hilt is an issue. I assume the pieces were scaled to match the archaeological evidence. The guard and pommel pieces combined with the short grip are awkward to a large hand. In order to follow through with a blow, I have to pinch up on the guard piece, literally holding the guard block with my thumb and forefinger.
The scabbard is worth what you are paying for. A wood core, leather covered sheath, with a brass band at the mouth, a brass clip for cross wrapping a belt through, and a very large pill case ornamental box at the boot.
I had mine sharpened. With a scale similar to 19th Century Inafantry officer swords, this is intimidating. The dynamic balance is superior to many of Deepeeka’s other spatha swords.
I’m happy with it.
I would like to start off by saying this is a decent sword for the price. It will do what you need it for.
*Side note: I paid for the sharpening service*
It is a heavy bladed sword as is expected with depeeka products.
I only have one problem that constituted me giving the sword 3 stars. That being the pommel gets in the way during strikes and digs into your wrist to the point where it can cause harm. No matter how I grip the sword the pommel still causes problems. Making follow through almost impossible.
The only course of action that I can see, is for me to sand down the
pommel’s points and edges to ensure proper striking capabilities.
That aside, if you need a decent sword at an affordable price. It gets the job done.
Always remember, Take care of your weapons and they will take care of you.