MartialSportsGear.com - Roman Gladius Gladiator Sword w/ Scabbard
List Price: $125.00
Our Price: $48.99
Your Save: $ 76.01 ( 61% )
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Manufacturer: China
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Binding: Misc. Brand: China Feature: Measurements: 27 1/4 inches overall, 19 1/4 inch blade Label: China Legal Disclaimer: You must be of at least 18 years of age to purchase this product. It is the buyers responsibility to check your local laws before buying. Manufacturer: China Publisher: China Studio: China
Features
Measurements: 27 1/4 inches overall, 19 1/4 inch blade Stainless Steel Blade Construction Molded Solid Hardwood Handle Excellent Weight and Balance Includes Custom Decorated Scabbard
A Gladius was short sword used by the Roman Empire legionaries and gladiators. This beautiful designed swords features 440 stainless steel blades. The handles are hardwood handles with high polished steel spacers at the bottom of the handle for strength and durability. Scabbard included.19 1/4" blade, 27 1/4" overall
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: LOW END GOOD Comment: THE GLADIUS IS LIKE MANY OF THE SWORDS THAT ARE COMING FROM THE INDIA PAKASTAN AREA. THE BASIC DESIGN IS FAIRLY ACCURATE, BLADE SHAPE AND MEASUREMENTS. THE BLADE IS PROBABLY NOT TEMPERED OR HARDENED, SO I WOULD NOT CALL IT "BATTLE READY." THE TANG, WHILE FULL LENGTH IS SMALL THIN AND WEAK. A COUPLE OF GOOD HITS WOULD MAKE IT BREAK. IT IS ALSO TOO SMALL A DIAMETER AND LENGTH, BUT THIS MAY BE HISTORICALLY ACCURATE.
THE PRICE IS ALSO A LITTLE STEEP. SINCE THE MANUFACTURER IS PROBABLY PAYING 10-20 BUCKS FOR IT AND SENDING IT OVER. I KNOW THE RISK FOR THEM IS HIGH AND A SMALL MARKET, BUT THIS IS A SIMPLE SWORD.
THE SCABBARD IS A JOKE.
IN THE END I WILL REMOVE THE HANDLE, AND TANG, MAKE A NEW HANDLE THAT FITS MY HAND AND WONT BREAK AND HAVE THE THING SHARPENED. DON'T KNOW IF I CAN HAVE IT TEMPERED AND HARDENED. THE SCABBARD WILL BE STRIPPED. AND MADE MORE ACCURATE.
OVERALL, WORTH ABOUT $40.00 WITH SHIPPING, NOT $60.00 Customer Rating: Summary: For Roman History Buffs Comment: I've recently become interested in Roman history and military history. Of course a big part of Roman military history in the Roman Gladius or short sword. I wanted to purchase a Gladius just for display so I went to about ten different sword seller websites and they had some nice swords but you're looking at spending anywhere from $150-$300. So I saw this Gladius on the Amazon site and at first I was concerned that because of the low price that it was probably a cheap quality item. But I ordered it anyway and I was really quite surprised when it arrived. It is actually pretty historically accurate in its appearance meaning blade and handle design. And the scabbard was quality too having a black scabbard with nice brass accents. And the sword fits very tightly and securely in the scabbard with no wobble. When you pick it up it has real weight to it meaning overall this is a very accurate replica of a Roman Gladius (Maintz style). It is not a cheap knock-off or shoddy replica. And for the price you can't beat it. I use it basically as a display but you can pick it up and draw it anytime as if you were in Gaul or Germania with the Legions. Definately good buy for the price.
