Deepeeka Roman spatha, 2nd century AD, semi sharp

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Product description

In the 2nd century AD, the Roman army began a long transition from the short gladius to the longer spatha. This early spatha shows exactly that transitional character: wider and longer than the gladius that preceded it, but not yet the fully developed cavalry sword of the 3rd and 4th centuries. Sword like these were carried under Trajan, Hadrian and Marcus Aurelius, the great soldier emperors at the height of the Empire. The reconstruction is based on multiple finds from the 2nd and 3rd centuries.

The wide, double-edged blade of EN45 spring steel has two fullers on both sides and a short ricasso. The wood hilt with spacious pommel is finished with brass accents and an engraved grip. The red, leather-clad wood scabbard stands out for its size round scabbard tip with rosette motif and features a carrying loop for belt or balteus.

This weapon is intended for collectors, as decoration and as a historical accessory for re-enactment and living history. The blade is not suitable for combat or sparring.

Product details
Product details:
Material: EN45 spring steel (carbon steel), wood, brass
Total length: approx. 99 cm
Blade length: approx. 78 cm
Blade thickness: approx. 4 mm / 3.6 mm (cutting edges approx. 1 mm)
Length hilt: approx. 21 cm (grip approx. 9.5 cm)
Blade width: approx. 6 cm
Balance point: approx. 25 cm from the cross-guard
Weight: approx. 1.4 kg
Weight with scabbard: approx. 2.16 kg
Edge: semi sharp
Scabbard: included

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