Gladius Type - Pompeii or Mainz?

[Gatorsailor]

Ok gang, I'm getting ready to order a gladius, and I pretty much have made up my mind which type I plan to buy. However, before I do, I would like to hear from you which style you have chosen and why: a Pompeii blade? Or a Mainz blade? :cheer:

[jvrjenivs]

What time period do you wanna portray. The pompeii type is a later one compared to the mainz types blade

[Gatorsailor]

Sorry. Our group represents life in the late 1st Century, AD.

[Gaius Julius Caesar]

I prefer the Mainz which would still be in use in the 1st century!
However, the pompiensis was in use by the mid 1st century!

[jvrjenivs]

Sorry. Our group represents life in the late 1st Century, AD.

Then the Pompeii type is already around and the mainz type getting old-fashioned, but still there.

[Gatorsailor]

Personally, I'm going with a Mainz. I just like the design of the blade compared to the Pompeii. My son is undecided.

[Robert]

As you have added your birthday to your profile, I think you can well portray a grizzled and battle hardened veteran who still yields the cherished sword of his younger years. So the Mainz would be perfectly fitting :wink:
Before you buy one, though, you may want to ask advise on which manufacturer offers the most accurate one for a decent price.

[Gatorsailor]

And which manufacture would that be? Any thoughts, Robert?

As for the old and grizzled look, that is exactly what I'm shooting for.

[jvrjenivs]

And which manufacture would that be? Any thoughts, Robert?

I already commented on your other topic, but I now think you might as well looking for a cheapo india made example. If so, in my opinion the one made by Al-hammd seems to be one of the best. The Deepeeka versions just seems to be oversized.
https://www.armamentaria.com/store/index...cts_id=131

[Robert]

No, sorry, I have not delved into that type of sword yet, so gladly leave the judgement/advice on which manufacturer makes the least inaccurate "off the shelf" version of those swords to others more knowledgable of this period, like Jvrjenivs :-).

[Pointer]

The Imperium ANcient Armory rates the Deepeeka 2005 Mainz Gladius at a 9.75 out of 10 for accuracy. It is a wider blade and scabbard though.

[Robert]

I would tend to distrust unsupported vendor claims on authenticity. I would imagine a Matt Lukes gladius rates that sort of figure, as he is very into accuracy, but I very much doubt Deepeeka or any other Indian manufacturer will achieve anywhere near that rating at present.

[jvrjenivs]

Furthermore I wouldn't see why a Mainz type gladius would be inappropriate for an officer?