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How historical correct is this gladius? - heenkee - 06-28-2012
Please let me know.
Regards.
Re: How historical correct is this gladius? - Gaius Julius Caesar - 06-28-2012
I would avoid it, myself!
Re: How historical correct is this gladius? - 66kbm - 06-28-2012
That looks like 2 different ones to me
Kevin
Re: How historical correct is this gladius? - Dan D'Silva - 06-28-2012
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)?
Re: How historical correct is this gladius? - Gaius Colletti - 06-28-2012
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?
Re: How historical correct is this gladius? - jvrjenivs - 06-28-2012
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.
Re: How historical correct is this gladius? - heenkee - 06-28-2012
Stats:
total lenght: 74 cm
Blade: 53 cm
Weight: 1,1 kg
Re: How historical correct is this gladius? - Gaius Colletti - 06-29-2012
Hmm, that is a a bit wide, long, and heavy for a Pompeii-style gladius