This Roman short sword is not an exact replica of a real archaeological find, but a reconstruction of a classic 1st c style. Mainz gladius type, named after the German city of the same name where were found the first canonical examples. The most distinctive feature of these gladiolus in particular was the double-edged blade, slightly "with waist" and long tip.
The Roman sword we offer here has a typical Mainz blade, forged in EN45 spring steel (untempered, unhardened) with a flat diamond cross section and a long, pointed tip. The edges are not sharp and the complete blade post is screwed into the pommel (brass top nut). The handle is made of bone, guard and wooden pommel. The guard has a built-in brass plate.
This one-hand Roman gladius comes complete with a wooden hem and red leather with brass fittings (a neck band, three cross bands, side rails and a V-shaped hat, with a palmette and ending with a button). The two upper bands are equipped with suspension rings in molten brass, which allow the wearer to carry his gládio in the Roman way.
Note that this sword is not a weapon ready for battle. It is designed as a collector's piece or decoration/display and is not suitable for combat reenactment. In addition to its quality as a collectible, it is also perfectly suited as support, for example to complete your fantasy.
Details:
- Material: EN45 spring steel blade (high carbon steel, non-stainless steel), bone handle, wooden guard and nut handle with brass handle and protective inlay
- Total length: approx. 71 cm
- Blade length: approx. 53 cm
- Blade thickness: approx. 4.5 mm / 2.5 mm (cutting edges approx. 1 mm)
- Cable length: approx. 18 cm (grip approx. 9 cm)
- max. Blade width: approx. 6.5 cm
- Balance point: approx. 13 cm from guard
Incl. wooden sheath with genuine leather cover and brass accessories
- Weight without sheath: approx. 0.8 kg
- Weight with sheath: approx. 1.3 kg
Specifications may vary slightly from part to piece.
The steel used here is not rust proof and may present slight stain on the surface in some places. We recommend that you keep the blade and sheath regularly, for example, using the universal Ballistol oil, ideal for steel treatment.
