Cesarian-era swords

[Matthew Amt]

Ave!

Welcome to RAT! I'd say you're making a good start. Both of those look great to me. The one with the fancier scabbard is copied from the Ljubljanica find, very drool-worthy. I'm not certain of the dating of either of those, but I *think* mid-first century BC is not unrealistic.

Now, I tend to prefer a little waisting on a hispaniensis blade, like my own Mark Morrow blade:

http://www.larp.com/legioxx/Smihel1.jpg

http://www.larp.com/legioxx/hispan1.jpg

But straight edges are fine. (My belt parts are from Numantia, so a bit earlier than my scabbard and hilt!)

You should try to find a Roman group in your general area to play with! They may be able to lend you clothing and gear until you can get yourself outfitted.

Have fun!

Matthew