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Shrewsbury Hand and a Half Sword – Deepeeka
Shrewsbury Hand and a Half Sword – Deepeeka
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The Shrewsbury Hand and a Half Sword is a historically inspired medieval weapon named after the Battle of Shrewsbury (1403), a pivotal conflict in English history. While not a specific historical artifact tied to one original surviving sword, this type of sword is often produced by modern swordsmith and companies recreating late medieval European weaponry, especially those used during the 14th and 15th centuries.
⚔️ General Characteristics
Type:
Hand and a Half Sword (also known as a bastard sword)
Period:
Late 14th to early 15th century (circa 1350–1450)
Origin:
England / Western Europe
Historical Context
The Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403 was a major confrontation between King Henry IV and the rebellious forces led by Henry "Hotspur" Percy. Swords of this type would have been common on both sides, bridging the transition from one-handed knightly arming swords to the longer, more versatile longsword used in the later medieval period.
| Overall Length | 43 1/4" |
| Blade Length | 35 1/8" |
| Weight | 3 lbs 3 oz |
| Edge | Unsharpened |
| Width | 50.6 mm |
| Thickness | 4.8 mm - 3.3 mm |
| Pommel | Peened |
| P.O.B. | 4 5/8" |
| Grip Length | 5" |
| Blade | [C60 High Carbon Steel] |
| Class | |
| Manufacturer | Deepeeka |
| Country of Origin | India |
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