Venetian Schiavona – Deepeeka
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 38 5/16''
- Weight
- 3 lb 13.9 oz
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Italian
- Era
- Renaissance
Overview
Venetian Schiavona - Deepeeka
The Venetian Schiavona has a blade forged from C60 high carbon steel; the complex and encompassing basket hilt is blued steel. Some Schiavona have baskets which may feel small or restricting to larger hands, but the wider basket hilt to this Schiavona will more readily fit larger hands than some Schiavona.
The characteristic Cats-Head pommel is crafted from brass and the quadrangular wooden grip is bound in tightly stitched leather. The sword is matched with a a slender, wood-core scabbard which is overlaid in stitched and fitted crimson leather and capped with a brass chape. Fitted onto the scabbard is an set of leather sword hangers with brass buckles which allow to set and adjust the angle of scabbard when fitted to a belt. A sword belt of matching, quality leather is included and it has a large, antiqued brass buckle to adjust its fit.
The simpler cruciform-hilted sword iconic to the Medieval period became notably more complex in the Renaissance. While swords built soley for war often kept that basic design with some minor alterations it was swords that were commonly worn by civilians which saw great development in the hilt. Complex guards evolved to answer a need for increased hand protection since civilians or off-duty men at arms would not wear gauntlets to protect the hand while out in town or in daily life. Designs increased in complexity from simple swept rings and knuckle-bars to full-fledged, encompassing baskets - a veritable cage to protect the hand. The Schiavona is one of these developed examples and a rather interesting one, for its broad and sturdy blade was built for war. These swords derive their name from their association as a favored sword used by the Balkan men-at-arms who were commonly in the employ of Venice to bolster the military might of the Republic.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Italian
- Era
- Renaissance
- Pommel
- Nut
- Overall Length
- 38 5/16''
- Blade Length
- 31 1/16''
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 3 lb 13.9 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 5 1/8''
- Thickness
- 4.6 mm - 4.2 mm
- Width
- 47.9 mm
- Grip Length
- 3 3/4''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
- Type
- Schiavona
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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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My sword just came in. It is beautiful and very well made, though I must admit it is much heavier than listed here. My sword must be at least 12 pounds. I was hoping for something lighter, but this is still a great addition to my collection. Sheath is also not capped in brass as listed. Minor things, really. Well made sword and sheath overall.