Gladius question

[Magnus]

What do you mean by "functional"? If you are intending to use it for cutting, I would avoid any blade by Deepeeka. Deepeeka blades are purpose built for reenactment use, and I don't know if the quality control or construcion techniques would allow for safe cutting. If you are looking for some blade on blade type of activity, then avoid Deepeeka altogether and get a steel or aluminum blunt.

I also wouldn't use Windlass for anything except display/reenactment.

For historical accuracy the Deepeeka swords are better than the Windlass.