Russian Shasqua

Russian Shasqua

Please note: This is just an ornamental item, not intended for real use!

The Shasqua was first known as a Cossack weapon used on horseback and then became the official officer’s sword of the Soviet Union. The Russian Shasqua features an unsharpened carbon steel blade, carved hardwood grip, and brass guard and pommel. The Pommel features the star, sickle and hammer of the Soviet Union. Includes a wood scabbard with black leather wrap and brass accents.

Key Features:

• Blade is tempered, high carbon steel
• Pommel features a star, sickle, and hammer
• Great for Re-enacting and Collecting
• A functional sword - battle ready!

Specifications:

• Overall length approx. 960mm
• Blade length approx. 815mm
• The cross-guard is approx. 42mm long and 22mm wide
• Blade width at the cross-guard approx. 31,8mm
• Blade thickness at the cross-guard approx. 6,2mm
• The ricasso is approx. 32mm long
• The non-grooved point is approx. 160mm long
• Blade width 10cm off the blade point approx. 26,5mm
• Blade thickness 10cm off the blade point approx. 4,0mm
• POB approx. 185mm
• Blade made of High Carbon Steel 1065
• Steel hardness 48-52 HRC
• Blade not sharpened but not blunt, thickness about 0,8mm
• Weight without scabbard approx. 916 g
• Weight including scabbard approx. 1360 g
• Even if this is a fully functional sword, it cannot be used in combat shows, historical reenactment or similar for safety reasons!

Specs may slightly vary from exemplar to exemplar.

Premium Quality, made by Marto / Windlass Steelcrafts®.