Mainz and Fulham Hilts

[Primvs Pavlvs]

I am close to finishing a Mainz gladius, and before I start the hilt I would like to see some examples.

Can you please post some photos of originals, and reconstructions?

[Gaius Julius Caesar]

So is this going to be a step by step tutorial?

[Primvs Pavlvs]

Well I suppose I could do a tutorial on how to hilt a blade.

[Gaius Julius Caesar]

Might prove useful, as i am not sure if I will finad anyone interested in re-hilting one of my Mainz gladii!

[Robert]

Salve Pavlvs,

I just got some pictures of gladius hilts from the Nijmegen museum, send me a PM and I will get then to you by regular mail. Sending pics through RAT is a pain They are older finds from a dredge deposit but very servicable. My camera baulked, so the quality leaves wanting, but for an impression should be ok, and i used a ruler in the pics for scale.

[Tiberius]

Here is a picture of my Fulham hilt. It was created by Matt Lukes, and it is accurate.

[Gaius Julius Caesar]

Did you post it pixel by pixel? hock: :lol: :roll:

That looks pretty good. What does it feel like?

[Magnus]

HAHAHAH, if feels like wood Byron, jeez!

[Gaius Julius Caesar]

Ho Ho Ho!

Mutters under breath things about fellow canadians that cant be put in print......... hock:

Feels good in the hand I would gather....looks like itfills the hand properly?
Not too skinny! :?: :roll:

[AntonivsMarivsCongianocvs]

Ave,

Below are originals for you.

I customized the brass plates and
changed the handle to an eagle's head
on my Mainz Gladius, if you want to see it click below:
http://www.congiano.com/Extras/Recreati ... ladius.htm

Hope that helps!

[Gaius Julius Caesar]

Thanks guys, I have admired these before!

I wonder if the silvered one got slipery with sweat? :?

[brennivs - tony drake]

Gaivs you dont read replys very well :oops:
http://www.romanarmy.com/rat/viewtopic. ... sc&start=0
you never answered
Regards Brennivs

[Gaius Julius Caesar]

:oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:

Was that the response to the re-grip work-order! :wink:

Sorry I don't know how I missed that :? ? ? roll:

[Matt Lukes]

There really aren't many hilts for this type of sword known I think- at least I have only ever been able to find a very few- the one from Vindonissa (which is incorrectly displayed with a pompeiensis blade), the Rheingönheim (which I sort of made in wood for Jeff and added a second ribbed band to the guard), are the only two I know of- there are lots of pompeiensis hilts, but precious few mainzensis types. There are many guard plates of the type known, but usually that's all that reains of the handle.

[Tiberius]

Gaivs,
In response to your query, the grip is very pleasing and comfortable. As you can imagine, the blade is heavier than a Pompeii type, and the grip is narrow, but it fits well and looks good. Thanks again Matt! Hope this answers your question.