Sutton Hoo Migration Era Sword – Deepeeka Primus
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Overview
Sutton Hoo Migration Era Sword - Deepeeka Primus
This reproduction is based on the surviving components of the famous 6th to early 7th Century Sutton Hoo sword which is a prized part of the collection of the British Museum and a fine example of the masterfully crafted swords which were the prestige of Germanic and Anglo Saxon chieftains, champions and Kings of the late Roman Era and of the Migration period. The sword and the other prestige artifacts from the Sutton Hoo burial likely belonged to King Raedwald of East Anglia.
The wide cutting blade of this replica is forged from high carbon steel and it is mounted into a composite hilt of wood and antiqued brass. The hardwood grip is bound in fitted leather. The original sword had red garnets inset into the pommel with the cloisonntechnique and this is replicated here with quality cast brass with scarlet enamel. Like the original sword, the layers of the composite guard and pommel secured with rivets.
Included with the sword is a wooden scabbard which is wrapped in tight leather and fitted with an antiqued brass chape and locket. A wooden suspension loop allows for the sword to be worn with your own baldric or belt.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Viking
- Era
- Dark Ages
- Pommel
- Nut and Riveted
- Overall Length
- 34 5/8''
- Blade Length
- 28 9/16''
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lbs 9.8 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 6 5/8''
- Thickness
- 4.5 mm - 3.7 mm
- Width
- 51 mm
- Grip Length
- 4 1/4''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
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Deepeeka Sutton Hoo | Sword Review | Kult of Athena
Deepeeka Sutton Hoo Migration Sword History | Philippe Goulet for Kult of Athena
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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Another really nice sword from Deepeeka. Some people complain about the quality of Deepeeka swords but this is my third one and I am pleased with all of them. Everything is straight and well fitted and I only buy Deepeeks from KOA who take the time to inspect everyone before they ship them. Can’t beat the price and service.
I was a bit worried that the balance of this sword would be similar to the (very rough) balance of the Deepeeka late Roman spatha I got a while ago given the similar eras, but I was honestly blown away by how light and agile this sword is. The leather grip feels fantastic in the hand and the rivets and decorative plates don’t get in the way at all.
The pommel cap is cast a bit sloppily, especially compared to the original find. The red enamel is bit more red-orange and while the original has subtle differences in the latticework pattern on either side, it is symmetrical on this version. For the price, though, I certainly was not expecting a sword fit for a king. My only other issue was that for a while the sword was not able to fit fully into the sheath. My guess is that a piece of the leather lining the interior was sticking out. However after quite a bit of sheathing and unsheathing with a decent amount of force, it seems to have become less of an issue.
Overall, though, I absolutely love it. I know there’s a lot of hate out there for the quality of Deepeeka’s historical replicas but frankly their stuff has almost always been easily worth the price for me and this piece is no exception!!
This review has nothing to do with KoA, they did everything right on their end as far as I’m concerned. Rather, I’m disappointed with Deepeeka because this is an ugly sword. Two of the four decorative plates on the handle don’t sit flush against the leather but have gaps, there’s dried adhesive on the leather of the handle which no one cared to wipe up, the wood used in the pommel and cross-guard is all scuffed up and notched like someone took a whittling knife to it, the wooden suspension loop on the scabbard was not stained and the sword does not fit in the scabbard. This is about the sloppiest sword I’ve ever owned and it’s obvious that those who made it just did not care. I did give this sword two stars instead of one, however, because although it’s ugly, it does seem to be sturdy and held up well to some initial tests I put it through.
I previously submitted a review of the first Sutton Hoo sword I bought from KoA, this is a review of the second one I bought. Outstanding, really. Every single flaw that was on my first is absent from the second, so I have to presume my first was an anomaly. It is a mighty fine looking sword and feels incredible in the hand!
Surprisingly solid, thought it’d be a bit more janky because it is a Deepeeka blade. For the price it is a great sword. Minor gripe however, the blade rattles quite a bit in the scabbard.