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The Lakonian short sword is a detailed replica inspired by the design from The Spartan Army. The Spartans, renowned for their unparalleled toughness and discipline, trained to become the ultimate warriors. This powerful weapon was particularly well-suited to the harsh realities of ancient hand-to-hand combat. The blade features a distinctive leaf shape and is forged from high-carbon steel, whilst the grip is crafted from bronze for strength and reliability. The scabbard is constructed from wood and wrapped in leather for a traditional finish.
The Spartans preferred a shorter type of xiphos compared to what was commonly used throughout the rest of the Greek world. This shorter type was well-suited to employment as a thrusting weapon between the shield walls that formed when the hoplites of two phalanx formations engaged in battle.
Product details
Product details:
Total length: approx. 503 mm
Blade length: approx. 368 mm
The crossguard is approx. 83 mm long
Blade width at the crossguard: approx. 55.7 mm
Blade thickness at the crossguard: approx. 4.5 mm
The blade is widest at approx. 14 cm from the tip
Blade width at 14 cm from the tip: approx. 55.7 mm
Blade thickness at 14 cm from the tip: approx. 4.5 mm
Balance point (POB): approx. 35 mm
Blade of 1065 high carbon steel
Steel hardness: 48-52 HRC
Semi-sharp blade, thickness approx. 0.8 mm
Weight including scabbard: approx. 958 g
Weight without scabbard: approx. 824 g
Based on a historic original
Shipment weight (grams): 1500
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