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There are four kings that this sword may have belonged to: Raedwald who was overlord of the English kingdoms between AD616 and his death (at the latest in 627, probably in 625/626), Eorpwald (died 627/628) and co-regents Sigebert and Ecric, who both died fighting Penda of Mercia in AD637.
Our Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Sword is a based on the surviving components of an original found at the famous Sutton Hoo burial site. They can be seen on display at the British Museum. The composite hilt is made from wood and antiqued brass and is decorated with red enamel to resemble the garnets on the original. The hardwood grip is bound with brown leather and riveted to the hilt fittings in the same way as the original. It features a forged and tempered high carbon steel blade that is designed for hacking and slashing, such was the fighting style of the era. The leather bound wooden scabbard features antiqued brass fittings and a suspension loop allowing it to be fastened to a belt of baldric.
Additional Info
Additional Info
| Brand | Deepeeka |
|---|---|
| Product Use | Display, Living History |
| Edge | Blunt |
| Specification | Total length: 88 cm Blade length: 73 cm Grip length: 11 cm Weight: 1.2 kg Blade thickness (base): 4.5 mm Blade thickness (CoP): 3.7 mm Blade width (base): 5.1 cm Point of Balance (PoB): 16.8 cm Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel Edge: Blunt Pommel: Nut and Riveted Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece. |
Reviews
- Superb replica and great value!Review by Penda
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Obviously having seen some hit and miss reviews for Deepeeka I was a little worried what quality of sword would arrive, but my fears evaporated as soon as I unwrapped it. What a superb looking thing! I've given it a close look over, and the only potential QC issue I can see are a couple of very minor glue spots on the hilt. But unless you are looking incredibly closely you can't see them. Considering how much this cost I'm blown away by the look and feel of it, doubly so given how many more expensive swords don't even come with scabbards! At the price it's well worth people taking a punt even if they are sceptical of Deepeeka products.Price Value Quality
Also fantastic service from The Knight Shop! I look forward to ordering more in the future. (Posted on 15/05/2024) - Deepeeka quality control not good. Review by Terry
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The other reviewer of this sword must have been lucky. Mine arrived with the pommel so misaligned it must have been assembled by a blind man (sorry, person).Price Value Quality
Luckily Knight Shop were excellent, they were quick to respond and send out a replacement sword, which while not as badly aligned, was still manufactured to very low standards with inserts out of alignment and glue spilled across the leather handle. When I come to expand my collection I certainly won’t be buying any more Deepeeka swords, their quality control seems to be non-existent. (Posted on 11/01/2024) - Unbelievable value for money!Review by Sam
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I purchased one of these, admittedly from another retailer(I won't name names out of respect for The Knight Shop), and I feel compelled to write a review here as I believe this line deserves some attention. To get to the point - you will struggle to find better at this budget price range, especially with Anglo-Saxon/Viking era swords. I had been sceptical about Deepeeka, but took a chance as I was itching to own a nice replica of the fantastic Sutton Hoo find. When it arrived, I was quite honestly stunned. It's very beautiful, very well put together for the most part, and handles like a dream. The scabbard is quite pleasing also - solidly built and a good approximation of its historical counterparts, much more so than those of other, more expensive manufacturers. I haven't done any test-cutting with it yet, but having run through some solo drills(with and without a shield) I suspect it'll cut rather well, if you put a good edge on it. The only negatives were minor... The brass hilt fittings are a little rough around the edges and there's a slight imperfection in the fuller towards the business end of the blade - nothing you wouldn't expect at this price and certainly not a big deal next to the piece's many positives! If you're into the Migration/Anglo-Saxon/Viking eras and want something that's functional, quite authentic and comfortably affordable, you won't go wrong with one of these - it's a stunner. I'm very glad to see more pieces from this line on here and I'll be buying another as soon as may be. Thank you everyone at The Knight Shop. S.Browne. (Posted on 14/06/2020)Quality Price Value
