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    Default [Tools and Resources] Roman Mainz Gladius

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    Company- www.iloveswords.com
    Item- Roman Gladius Sword

    Price
    Uk-Ł52.06
    Euro-€61.20
    US- $79.90

    Intro
    I've always wanted a replica gladius sword, and so for my eighteenth birthday searched and found this one and so I asked for it and got it for my birthday.

    Product Specs
    -Overall Length: 28 1/4 inch's
    -Blade Length: 20 inch's
    -Blade Material: 440S Steel
    -Handle Length: 8 1/4 inch's
    -Blade width at Guard: 2 1/2 inch's
    -Blade sharpness: Length is blunt, tip is sharpened
    -Includes matching scabbard
    -Total Weight: 1.8 KG

    Pros
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    Good point of balance
    -Firm and secure grip on handle
    -Polished blade
    -Exceptionally detailed antiqued silver imagery
    -Leather feel of the scabbard
    -No faults or damages
    -Fully wrapped and protected foam in the delivered box
    -The Hilt and scabbard joined looks flush and neat

    Cons
    -No display stand to go with the product
    -The interior of the scabbard is wood

    Conclusion
    It's a very detailed and unique display sword, the engraved imagery displays different related items that correspond with the Roman Empire. It's also a small example of what a real historical accurate gladius would really be like.

    I'd seriously recommend the gladius if your a history fanatic and want a small resemblance of something that came out of the Roman Empire.

    Additional Information
    -The sword is not historically accurate.
    -It is not for reenacting, only for a display piece, or pretend fighting

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    Last edited by The Roman Republic; June 04, 2013 at 06:27 PM.

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    Default Re: [Tools and Resources] Roman Mainz Gladius

    Good to see someone else than me posting weapons and such

    A gladius would be cool to have.
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    Default Re: [Tools and Resources] Roman Mainz Gladius

    Aha, I hope to have a collection of weapons, armor and helmets in the future.

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