Replica swords

[dave74]

What does everyone here think is too thick?? I've read that original Roman blades had on average a 5-6mm thickness along the "spine" of the blade.

Yes "at the spine" that will work.
Here is the issue,the cheap reproductions are that at the spine and still half that at the edge.
As a blade maker I DO NOT consider that a blunt blade.
What it is,a 1/4" bar of pointed steel beveled on the sides to give a center line. It's no sword blade more a *prop* my opinion,may as well carve something from wood with the proper shape and,paint it.
What leaves me baffeled,these are acceptable for most reenactors.
I'm a WW2 reenactor and,the example I give alot is,if I showed up with the .22 rifle I use to hunt rabbits and,called it an M1 Garand,because it is shaped basically the same and,is made of wood and steel well,gentlemen that would not work but,for *Romans* it seems pointy piece of steel with a grip is close enough to pass muster.