06-28-2012, 01:26 AM
Please let me know.
Regards.
Regards.
How historical correct is this gladius?
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06-28-2012, 01:32 AM
I would avoid it, myself!
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06-28-2012, 04:45 AM
I don't know much about Roman stuff, but Legio XX says that gladii shouldn't have ricassos; also that the guard plate was usually inset into the guard, although it doesn't need to be.
Who makes this model? Do they give specifications (materials, dimensions)?
Dan D'Silva
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06-28-2012, 07:18 AM
It looks similar to the old style SOTW Gladius. Ricasso is incorrect, but not the worst thing in the world. I don't know where the brass accents on the hilt come from, but they could probably be removed. What are the blade dimensions?
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-Matt
06-28-2012, 12:13 PM
It's not the worst blade around but needs a lot of rework to get usable. The brass decorations on the handle should be removed as well as some parts on the scabbard.
Better get yourself a improved SOTW or Deepeeka gladius.
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06-28-2012, 11:29 PM
Stats:
total lenght: 74 cm Blade: 53 cm Weight: 1,1 kg
06-29-2012, 12:54 AM
Hmm, that is a a bit wide, long, and heavy for a Pompeii-style gladius
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