10-06-2018, 09:49 AM
Hi people,
I'm planning on making my first sword and its going to be a gladius, but I have a few questions first.
1.Does anyone have a source on the thickness of originals, preferably on multiple points along the blade?
2.Does anyone have pictures of original plates that are supposed to be inset in the guard? I've only seen reproductions.
3.Does anyone know where can I buy a brass finial on which the tang is peened over? I can't really make that with my tools.
Thanks
I'm planning on making my first sword and its going to be a gladius, but I have a few questions first.
1.Does anyone have a source on the thickness of originals, preferably on multiple points along the blade?
2.Does anyone have pictures of original plates that are supposed to be inset in the guard? I've only seen reproductions.
3.Does anyone know where can I buy a brass finial on which the tang is peened over? I can't really make that with my tools.
Thanks
