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Best Deepeeka Gladius Reproductions 2023? - SinoSparo - 02-21-2023
In 2023, what are the best of Deepeeka's reproductions?
I've made a list based on one person's analysis and I'd appreciate more inputs
Quote:Historically Accurate Gladius
Hispaniensis
https://www.soulofthewarrior.com/product-page/ah4215-delos-republican-era-gladius (Slovenia & Spanish blade, French guard plate, Delos scabbard)
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/caesar-sword-with-wood-hilt/?item=AH4229 (Grip too large)
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/caesar-gladius-with-bone-grip/ (AH4228 Unknown pommel)
Mainz
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/fulham-gladius-sword-ah2007/
Fulham
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/mainz-wederath-gladius/?item=AH3311E (Guard on wide side)
Pompei
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/pompeii-gladius-2/ (AH4211B Most accurate)
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/1st-century-roman-pompeii-sword/?item=AH4211CK (Best)
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/titus-vespasianus-gladius/
Unknown
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/3rd-century-roman-zanten-gladius/ (AH4211)
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/3rd-century-roman-zanten-gladius/ (AH4211A)
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/fulham-rondel-gladius/ (AH4209B)
Not Accurate
AH2010 Fulham (Pompeii blade & scabbard, guard plate laid on, spatha hilt)
AH4211C Pompeii (Fulham gladius with oversized Mainz pommel, Pompeii blade and guard)
Sources
https://sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/61499/which-deepeeka-gladius-buy
http://www.romancoins.info/MilitaryEquipment-Attack.html
Thanks
RE: Best Deepeeka Gladius Reproductions 2023? - Mycerinus - 07-06-2023
I second this.
another pompeii gladius for consideration, this "N" version seems to be the newest, and presumably most accurate version of the AH4211? Seems to have a slimmer scabbard.
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/roman-pompeii-gladius/
Also, are the SOTW gladii here from deepeeka too?
Are these more wall hangers than "battle tested?" The price seems nice.
https://www.soulofthewarrior.com/roman-gladius