Viking Nasal Helm – 14 Gauge Steel – Deepeeka
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Overview
Viking Nasal Helm - 14 Gauge Steel - Deepeeka
Contrary to popular depiction, Vikings did not adorn their helmets with horns. Their helms were usually variations of the conical nasal helm - a near universal helm design in early Medieval Europe. Simple and effective, this helm gives good protection for the skull and the nasal bar protects the face from cuts without restricting visibility. Only one helm has survived that can be definitively attributed to a Viking, and it was found within a burial mound in Gjermundbu Norway. This replica is loosely based on that helm and has added stylized eyebrows and animal heads (probably reindeer) at the base of the crown. The nasal bar is quite thick.
Made of riveted high carbon steel, this helm is lined with black leather and padded at the base. The back of the nasal bar is also well-padded for safety and comfort It has an integrated black leather chin strap.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Viking
- Country of Origin
- India
- Type
- Nasal Helm
- Internal Circumference
- 26 1/2''
- Sizing
- Front to Back: 9 3/8'' - Side to Side: 8 1/8''
- Material
- Mild Steel
- Gauge
- 14 Gauge
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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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Nasal helment The description and photos are very accurate is the presentation of this very beautiful and functional helment. The helment is a heavy piece, and what appears to be well crafted. I am not going to voleenteer for any blows to the head, but I am very confident that I would be be looking dapper if the occasion ever arises.
Solid helmet Used this one for a few years in full contact HEMA and still haven’t a dent to show for it. Heavy and takes some getting use to but it’s saved my head from cases where some 18 gauge helmet would’ve collapsed. The inside’s rather large (even for my big head) however and you want to wear an arming cap underneath to pad it out.
Perfect Helmet, would highly recommend this Helm for any type of Viking/Saxon reenactments, or even any Late Dark Age area reenactment, and even early Crusades. The Helm is strong and sturdy enough to take a heavy blow, and looks great while wearing a mail coif. For the Strong 14 gauge steel keeps the head from being injured by a oncoming weapon.
Very cool helmet, with a nice combo of a simple historical design and the very neat little flair of the dragons. And like the other reviews say, it is extremely sturdy. Just a heads up that the circumference is very big. Though the suspension liner lets you adjust how high it sits on your head, the wide bowl means that the chinstrap will not stop the helmet from wobbling forward and back. I solved the problem with a very thick wool and sheepskin Mongolian-style hat and now it fits nice and snug, but it’s worth noting that your average helmet cap may not be thick enough to do the trick. That said, still definitely recommend it!