Roman Gladius

Roman Gladius

The Roman Gladius is perhaps the most well-known piece pf ancient weaponry. It´s simple and long, double edge blade which had a long point, made it an ideal stabbing or piercing weapon that could defeat the body armor of its day.

Cold Steel’s® interpretation is not a reproduction of a specific ancient Gladius, but is a collection of this venerable sword’s major features. The blade, for example, has the traditional shape, but, unlike the ancient version, is made from high carbon steel with a spring temper. It is fully sharpened on both edges and has a fine mirror polish. The point is long, but sturdy enough to resist bending or breaking. It also features a Rosewood grip, carved, and decorated in the classical style.

The wood scabbard is covered in black leather and accented with a throat, chape, and carrying rings made of solid brass.

• Blade material: high carbon steel
• Overall length: approx. 71.1 cm
• Blade length: approx. 50.8 cm
• Blade thickness: approx. 8 mm
• Handle length: approx. 20.3 cm
• Weight: approx. 1.2 kg (incl. scabbard approx. 1.6 kg)
• incl. scabbard