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Product description
The replica sword is crafted after several historical Roman swords of the Mainz type, excavated in Pompeii and other Roman archaeological sites. The gladius, or Roman sword, was the beloved weapon of the Roman legionaries. Amongst the most significant weapons of the ancient world, the gladius permitted the conquest of large parts of the globe for the Roman Empire. The Gladius Mainz has a long tip that optimally combined cutting and stabbing in a single weapon. The gladius is constructed with a faux ivory grip, complete with pommel and hilt. It is supplied with a luxury leather scabbard with brass fittings featuring palmettes in the Roman art style and belt loops. The semi-sharp blade has been forged from 1065 carbon steel and tempered to a hardness of 48–52 HRC. The gladius is well-suited to wearing with a Roman costume during living history or reenactment events, and serves equally as a distinguished decorative sword for collectors. Once the blade has been blunted, it may be employed as a battle-ready sword for sword fighting and sword training.
