Fulham gladius, 1st century AD, semi-sharp

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The gladius was the most frequently used weapon of Roman legionaries from the 3rd century BC until approximately the 3rd century AD. Different types of gladii have been found across several regions of the Roman Empire, named after the region in which they were found. The weapon has been designed for stabbing and slashing in close combat. The successor to the gladius was the spatha, a longer type of sword.

This gladius is a replica of an original from the first century AD, found in the Thames at Fulham (London) in 1883. The gladius is now exhibited in the British Museum in London. The Fulham type gladius is a transitional type between the Mainz and Pompeii types, but is considered by some historians to be a variation within the Mainz type.

This replica is crafted from EN45 spring steel for the blade. It features a full tang with a screwed pommel. The hilt is constructed from wood, and the gladius is supplied complete with a brown leather scabbard with brass fittings. The scabbard also features brass rings for fastening the gladius to a belt.

Product details
Product details:
Material: EN45 spring steel, wood, brass, leather
Edge: semi-sharp (for decorative use only)
Length: 71 cm
Length blade: 52 cm
Length grip: 9.5 cm
Max. width blade: 5 cm
Balance point: approx. 11 cm below hilt
Includes leather scabbard
Weight: 0.65 kg (1.1 kg with scabbard)
Based on a historic original
Shipping weight (grams): 2000

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