Russian Shashka Saber – Deepeeka
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 37 3/8''
- Weight
- 1 lb 14.9 oz
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Russian
- Era
- World Wars
Overview
Russian Shashka Saber - Deepeeka
This Russian Shashka sword has a blade forged from high carbon steel; the bolster and pommel are brass and the grip is carved from polished wood. Included is a wood-core scabbard which is bound in leather and completed with brass fittings. One hanging ring is brass, the other is steel. The Shashka is usually worn edge-up in a manner similar to a katana.
Made famous by the Cossack cavalrymen who wielded these distinctive, swift-slashing sabers, this Shashka is reproduced from the swords produced for Red Army Cossack regiments as denoted by the star, hammer and sickle on the pommel.
Cavalry may have been thought of as obsolete in WWII, but the Russian Army understood the value of a fast-moving and largely self-sustaining cavalry force which could rapidly range over the vast steppes without needing gasoline in a war theater where supply lines would be stretched. Knowing that the supply lines of their foes would be overburdened in such a vast landscape, Cossack cavalrymen could harass and intercept reinforcements and supplies at will, as well as pounce on isolated forces who were low on equipment and morale.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Russian
- Era
- World Wars
- Pommel
- Nut
- Overall Length
- 37 3/8''
- Blade Length
- 32 1/4''
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 1 lb 14.9 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 7 3/4''
- Thickness
- 6.4 mm - 3.4 mm
- Width
- 30.3 mm
- Grip Length
- 2 5/8''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
- Type
- Saber
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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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It’s well made and I can tell it was hand crafted, but I noticed whoever sharpened it, (which I paid for), didn’t sharpen the entire blade. About three inches of the blade from the bottom was left completely blunt. I’m satisfied with the sword, but next time I’ll just buy it blunt and sharpen it myself.
The sword is decent but QC is quite bad. Scabbard’s metal cap was not sized correctly for the blade so it catches when it’s drawn. This was a gift so I didn’t have the option to return and wait for a month. Shop was unwilling to discount me any $ back and said this company just has mediocre QC. Still cuts, but had to file it a bit.
Amazing. My husband loved it and that alone was worth it!