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Traditional Hoplite Sword, 5th Century BC
Hoplites were citizen-soldiers of Ancient Greek city-states who were primarily armed with spears and shields. Hoplite soldiers used the phalanx formation to be effective in war with fewer soldiers. The formation discouraged the soldiers from acting alone, for this would compromise the formation and minimize its strengths. More information...
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Traditional Hoplite Sword, 5th Century BC
Please note: This is just an ornamental item, not intended for real use!
A leaf shaped blade such as the one on this Sword circa the 5th century BC, was quite popular throughout the ancient world and is based on many illustrations and excavated examples. Features include steel guard and pommel with leather covered wood grip and high carbon steel blade. This is one of the finest of the ancient world's weapons. Steel: 1065 High Carbon
- Includes leather covered wood scabbard.
- Blade made of 1065 High Carbon Steel
- Overall length 71.5cm
- Blade length 54.5cm
- Length of the crossguard 10cm
- Handle length 10.5cm
- Blade width at the guard approx. 53.43mm
- Blade width 10cm off the blade point 37.64mm
- Thickness of the striking edge 1mm
- The point of balance is about 8cm off the guard
- Weight of the sword ca. 968 g
- Weight of the scabbard approx. 311 g
- The scabbard has a wooden core
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