{"title":"Armory","description":"Helmets, shields, swords, daggers, axes, spears, and other armoury essentials.","products":[{"product_id":"late-viking-transitional-pattern-sword-10-11c","title":"Late Viking Transitional Pattern Sword 10- 11c.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Late Viking Transitional Pattern Sword clearly shows the transition between the classic Viking sword form and the early Medieval arming sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis sword clearly shows the transition between the characteristic Viking sword form and the early Medieval arming sword that succeeded it. The guard is simple but effective, and the once-wide Viking pommel has here transformed into an elongated brazil-nut form — a shape that would come to dominate European swords for the next two centuries — while the blade retains the wide, spatulate-tip profile more reminiscent of earlier Viking swords, capturing a sword design caught between two eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeepeeka offers this transitional piece as part of our late Viking Age range, bridging two eras of European swordsmithing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA valuable piece for collectors interested in the Viking-to-Medieval transition, and suited to living history groups portraying this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length: 32 7\/8″ (approx. 83.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Length: 27 1\/4″ (approx. 69.2 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 2 lbs 12 oz (approx. 1.25 kg)\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Width: 50.8 mm\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Thickness: 5.2 mm – 5 mm\u003cbr\u003e\nPoint of Balance: 6″ (approx. 15.2 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nGrip Length: 3 15\/16″ (approx. 10.0 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Material: C60 high-carbon steel\u003cbr\u003e\nEdge: Blunted\u003cbr\u003e\nPommel: Peened\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Deepeeka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41202920325192,"sku":"AH7053F_ST","price":192.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5213\/8568\/files\/e8dca739-6a6a-5f22-9957-864f55b932b8.jpg?v=1783596827"},{"product_id":"norman-conquest-sword","title":"Norman Conquest Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Norman sword was not just a weapon but a symbol of the early Medieval Normans of their dominance, discipline, and craftsmanship. These swords, with their long, elegant blades and distinctive hilts, were carried by soldiers whose skill and bravery reshaped the course of medieval Europe. Equally fitting for the early Medieval Normans and a later-period Viking design, reflecting the shared lineage between the two traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis design is equally fitting for the early Medieval Normans and a later-period Viking design, reflecting the shared lineage between the two sword-making traditions - the Normans, after all, were themselves descended from Viking settlers in northern France before their 1066 conquest of England.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall Length: 37″ (approx. 94.0 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Length: 30 7\/8″ (approx. 78.4 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 2 lbs 6 oz (approx. 1.08 kg)\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Width: 46.2 mm\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Thickness: 4.9 mm - 3 mm - 3.8 mm\u003cbr\u003e\nPoint of Balance: 5 5\/8″ (approx. 14.3 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nGrip Length: 4″ (approx. 10.2 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Material: C60 high-carbon steel (tempered 48-52 HRc)\u003cbr\u003e\nEdge: Unsharpened\u003cbr\u003e\nPommel: Threaded\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Deepeeka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41202925568072,"sku":"AH7049R_LP","price":170.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5213\/8568\/files\/1c629289-794c-56a5-8e22-79454e2c0daa.png?v=1783597370"},{"product_id":"three-lobed-godfred-viking-sword-with-scabbard","title":"Three Lobed Godfred Viking Sword with scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eA triple-lobed sword features a distinctive pommel consisting of three rounded lobes. Popularized between the 9th and 11th centuries, these Norse weapons were forged with a wide, fullered blade and short crossguard, perfectly designed for historical hacking and slashing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOur 3 Lobe Viking Sword, or Type III sword, is based on a late Viking design from around the 11th century and is contemporary with the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066. A similar sword was found on Canwick Common in Norfolk and is now held in the British Museum collection.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe three-lobed pommel is a recognised Viking Age hilt form, reflecting the era's varied approach to pommel decoration and status display, and appears alongside the five- and seven-lobed variants across Petersen's broader typology of Norse sword hilts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of Deepeeka's more refined designs, offered complete with an integrated, adjustable sword belt as part of our Viking heritage range.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA practical, ready-to-wear piece for living history groups, and a striking display item for collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall Length: 35″ (approx. 88.9 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Length: 28 7\/8″ (approx. 73.3 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 2 lbs 4 oz (approx. 1.02 kg)\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Width: 50.2 mm\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Thickness: 3.6 mm (guard) - 1.8 mm (fuller end) - 3.3 mm (tip ridge)\u003cbr\u003e\nPoint of Balance: 4 3\/8″ (approx. 11.1 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nGrip Length: 4″ (approx. 10.2 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Material: C60 high-carbon steel\u003cbr\u003e\nEdge: Unsharpened\u003cbr\u003e\nPommel: Peened, three-lobed\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Deepeeka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41204300185672,"sku":"AH7048R_LP","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5213\/8568\/files\/7ed28b89-c55b-57b2-9135-03b2a873c2c3.jpg?v=1783658782"},{"product_id":"oakeshott-type-xva-3-arming-dagger-castillon-hoard-15th-century","title":"Oakeshott Type XVa.3 Arming Dagger – Castillon Hoard, 15th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Castillon Hoard of 1453 is one of the most significant battlefield finds in medieval archaeology - a cache of arms and armour recovered from the site of the last battle of the Hundred Years' War. Among the finds were daggers of the Oakeshott Type XVa.3, the quintessential knightly sidearm of the late medieval period - slender, thrust-optimised, and carried by every serious man-at-arms of the era. Also, known as the Arming dagger.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Battle of Castillon, fought on 17 July 1453, ended the Hundred Years' War and marked the final expulsion of English forces from France. The arms recovered from the site - including blades, fittings and fragments - represent a unique snapshot of late medieval military equipment at the very moment the medieval world was ending and the Renaissance beginning.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Oakeshott Type XVa.3 dagger follows the same typological framework that sword historian Ewart Oakeshott applied to swords - a slender, steeply-tapering blade designed primarily for thrusting, capable of finding gaps in plate armour or delivering a coup de grâce to a fallen opponent. By the mid-15th century, as plate armour had become near-universal among knights and men-at-arms, the thrusting dagger had become the essential secondary sidearm of the battlefield.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDeepeeka's version is a faithful reconstruction of the type, with a tempered high carbon steel blade featuring hollow ground geometry that reduces weight while retaining a strong central spine for durability. The blade tang is peened over the pommel for a robust hilt assembly. The steel guard and pommel are paired with a stout wooden grip overlaid in finely-stitched leather treated with beeswax and shrunk for a tightened fit - exactly as documented in medieval sources. The wooden scabbard is overlaid in tight, form-fitting leather.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n• Overall Length: 18.5″\u003cbr\u003e\n• Blade Length: 12.6″\u003cbr\u003e\n• Blade: High carbon steel, hollow ground\u003cbr\u003e\n• Edge: Unsharpened\u003cbr\u003e\n• Hilt: Steel guard and pommel, wooden grip with beeswax-treated leather\u003cbr\u003e\n• Tang: Peened over pommel\u003cbr\u003e\n• Scabbard: Wood overlaid in leather\u003cbr\u003e\n• Type: Oakeshott XVa.3\u003cbr\u003e\n• Variants: AH6991 (standard) \/ AH6991R (light combat)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Period: 15th Century - late Hundred Years' War\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Deepeeka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41204331020360,"sku":"AH6991F","price":86.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5213\/8568\/files\/c9eda9c6-9638-579a-9364-9e46cdf2099f.jpg?v=1783659944"},{"product_id":"oakeshott-type-xva-3-arming-dagger-castillon-hoard-15th-century-1","title":"Oakeshott Type XVa.3 Arming Dagger – Castillon Hoard, 15th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Castillon Hoard of 1453 is one of the most significant battlefield finds in medieval archaeology - a cache of arms and armour recovered from the site of the last battle of the Hundred Years' War. Among the finds were daggers of the Oakeshott Type XVa.3, the quintessential knightly sidearm of the late medieval period - slender, thrust-optimised, and carried by every serious man-at-arms of the era. Also, known as the Arming dagger.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Battle of Castillon, fought on 17 July 1453, ended the Hundred Years' War and marked the final expulsion of English forces from France. The arms recovered from the site - including blades, fittings and fragments - represent a unique snapshot of late medieval military equipment at the very moment the medieval world was ending and the Renaissance beginning.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Oakeshott Type XVa.3 dagger follows the same typological framework that sword historian Ewart Oakeshott applied to swords - a slender, steeply-tapering blade designed primarily for thrusting, capable of finding gaps in plate armour or delivering a coup de grâce to a fallen opponent. By the mid-15th century, as plate armour had become near-universal among knights and men-at-arms, the thrusting dagger had become the essential secondary sidearm of the battlefield.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDeepeeka's version is a faithful reconstruction of the type, with a tempered high carbon steel blade featuring hollow ground geometry that reduces weight while retaining a strong central spine for durability. The blade tang is peened over the pommel for a robust hilt assembly. The steel guard and pommel are paired with a stout wooden grip overlaid in finely-stitched leather treated with beeswax and shrunk for a tightened fit - exactly as documented in medieval sources. The wooden scabbard is overlaid in tight, form-fitting leather.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n• Overall Length: 18.5″\u003cbr\u003e\n• Blade Length: 12.6″\u003cbr\u003e\n• Blade: High carbon steel, hollow ground\u003cbr\u003e\n• Edge: Unsharpened\u003cbr\u003e\n• Hilt: Steel guard and pommel, wooden grip with beeswax-treated leather\u003cbr\u003e\n• Tang: Peened over pommel\u003cbr\u003e\n• Scabbard: Wood overlaid in leather\u003cbr\u003e\n• Type: Oakeshott XVa.3\u003cbr\u003e\n• Period: 15th Century - late Hundred Years' War\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Deepeeka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41204332167240,"sku":"AH6991R","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5213\/8568\/files\/28c8d334-26c8-5e40-b5b9-52b9391a8fc6.jpg?v=1783660312"},{"product_id":"viking-wolf-helm-10th-century-norse-helmet","title":"Viking Wolf Helm – 10th Century Norse Helmet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe best-known surviving Viking helmet is the Gjermundbu Helmet, discovered in Norway and dating to the 10th century. Unlike the horned helmets often portrayed in popular culture, archaeological evidence shows that Viking helmets were practical, robust, and designed for effective protection.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSpectacle helmets featured a distinctive eye guard and nasal section that strengthened the front of the helmet while preserving excellent visibility. Wealthier individuals often enhanced their armour with decorative metalwork, demonstrating both status and exceptional craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFew objects symbolize the Viking Age more than the distinctive spectacle helmet. Designed to protect the face while providing excellent visibility, these helmets were worn by Scandinavian warriors throughout the 10th century and represented some of the finest examples of early medieval armour craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Deepeeka Viking Wolf Helm draws inspiration from surviving Viking helmet designs while incorporating beautifully executed brass ornamentation that celebrates the artistic traditions of Norse metalwork. The bold decorative brow and crest evoke the strength and symbolism of the wolf, an animal closely associated with Norse mythology and legendary warriors. Inspired by the iconic spectacle helmets of the Viking Age, the Deepeeka Viking Wolf Helm combines historical Norse design with striking decorative craftsmanship. Handcrafted from 18-gauge mild steel and richly accented with brass trim, this impressive helmet features a riveted chainmail aventail, hinged cheek plates, and a fully adjustable leather suspension liner. Ideal for collectors, living history, museums, educational displays, and Viking reenactment.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis handcrafted helmet combines historical styling with premium craftsmanship. It is richly decorated with polished brass trim that highlights the helmet's elegant contours and gives it an impressive ceremonial appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe helmet features articulated leather-hinged cheek plates, a riveted chainmail aventail, and an adjustable leather suspension liner that provides comfort and stability during extended wear. A leather chin strap with brass buckle ensures a secure fit, while an additional retaining strap helps keep the cheek plates properly positioned.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhether displayed in a collection or worn for historical interpretation, the Viking Wolf Helm makes a striking centrepiece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: 18 Gauge Mild Steel\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 4 lb 14 oz (Approx. 2.21 kg)\u003cbr\u003e\nHelmet Type: Spectacle Helm\u003cbr\u003e\nFinish: Polished Steel with Brass Accents\u003cbr\u003e\nAventail: Riveted Chainmail\u003cbr\u003e\nCheek Plates: Leather Hinged\u003cbr\u003e\nInterior: Adjustable Leather Suspension Liner\u003cbr\u003e\nChin Strap: Leather with Brass Buckle\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Deepeeka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41204984184904,"sku":"AH6770","price":186.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5213\/8568\/files\/d789d36b-4004-525e-a125-d921106b0073.jpg?v=1783681722"},{"product_id":"viking-transitional-seax-with-bone-grip-wescovich-design","title":"Viking Transitional Seax with Bone Grip (Wescovich Design)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA transitional seax form bridging the compact scramasax and the full long seax, developed in collaboration with historical designer Keith Wescovich.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe seax evolved through several distinct forms across the early Medieval period, ranging from compact utility knives to substantial single-edged companion blades. This piece represents a transitional form, bridging the gap between the shorter scramasax and the larger long seax, or langseax - a design phase where Norse and Anglo-Saxon smiths began adding a guard and pommel to blades that had previously been simple, hiltless utility knives, improving control and hand protection while retaining the seax's essential versatility.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis design was developed by Deepeeka in collaboration with historical designer Keith Wescovich, bringing together historical inspiration with practical considerations for re-enactment. This bone-gripped variant reflects the widespread early Medieval use of bone as a durable, decorative handle material.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIdeal for re-enactment, historical interpretation, and collectors seeking a distinctive transitional seax form.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall Length: 15 1\/4''\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade length: 9 5\/8''\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 14.8 oz\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Width: 31.2 mm\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Thickness: 4.1 mm - 3.1 mm\u003cbr\u003e\nGrip Length: 1\/8''\u003cbr\u003e\nP.O.B: 4 5\/8''\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Material: High Carbon Steel\u003cbr\u003e\nEdge: Unsharpened\u003cbr\u003e\nConstruction: Full tang \/ riveted\u003cbr\u003e\nHandle: Polished bone\u003cbr\u003e\nFittings: Steel guard and pommel\u003cbr\u003e\nScabbard: Leather sheath with belt loops\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Deepeeka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41205978529864,"sku":"AH4116BN","price":86.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5213\/8568\/files\/6e6daa38-e5f1-56cc-a55e-a8a870c8971b.jpg?v=1783747183"},{"product_id":"viking-transitional-seax-with-horn-grip-wescovich-design","title":"Viking Transitional Seax with Horn Grip (Wescovich Design)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA transitional seax form bridging the compact scramasax and the full long seax, developed in collaboration with historical designer Keith Wescovich\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe seax evolved through several distinct forms across the early Medieval period, ranging from compact utility knives to substantial single-edged companion blades. This piece represents a transitional form, bridging the gap between the shorter scramasax and the larger long seax, or langseax - a design phase where Norse and Anglo-Saxon smiths began adding a guard and pommel to blades that had previously been simple, hiltless utility knives, improving control and hand protection while retaining the seax's essential versatility.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis design was developed by Deepeeka in collaboration with historical designer Keith Wescovich, bringing together historical inspiration with practical considerations for re-enactment. This horn-gripped variant reflects the widespread early Medieval use of buffalo horn as a durable, decorative handle material.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIdeal for re-enactment, historical interpretation, and collectors seeking a distinctive transitional seax form.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Length : 9.80 Inch Approx.\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Width : 1.36 Inch Approx\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall Length : 15.6 Inch Approx.\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight : 460 kg.\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade made of High Carbon steel. 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The find is believed to come from a burial context, indicating both martial and symbolic importance; swords of this calibre were not common possessions but prestige items reflecting wealth, influence, and access to skilled craftsmanship, with intricate geometric and animal-inspired motifs on the hilt reinforcing its elite status within Viking society.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPart of our premium Primus range, Deepeeka's reproduction reflects these historical references closely, recreating the multi-part hilt construction of the original artefact.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA premium piece for collectors interested in Viking Age Scotland and high-status Norse metalwork.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall Length 38 1\/4''\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Length 31 5\/16''\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight 4 lb 1 oz\u003cbr\u003e\nEdge Unsharpened\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth 43 mm\u003cbr\u003e\nThickness 5 mm - 5 mm\u003cbr\u003e\nPommel Riveted and Threaded\u003cbr\u003e\nP.O.B. 3 15\/16''\u003cbr\u003e\nGrip Length 3 3\/4''\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade [EN45 High Carbon Steel]\u003cbr\u003e\nClass Battle Ready\u003cbr\u003e\nCulture Viking\u003cbr\u003e\nManufacturer Deepeeka\u003cbr\u003e\nCountry of Origin India\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Primus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41209223708744,"sku":"PRS406","price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5213\/8568\/files\/f826dc3d-9978-5051-b314-d1ea5230a7d7.jpg?v=1783927902"}],"url":"https:\/\/norsealley.com\/collections\/armory.oembed","provider":"Norse Alley","version":"1.0","type":"link"}