Caesarean Sword

[Tarbicus]

It's a gladius hispaniensis, so a Republican type. Looks good, to be honest. The grip's nice and of the right type for the period, and was in use even on the Mainz type before the ridged grip became the norm. The pommel and guard are probably based on sculptural references, which is no crime as even the more expensive makers do the same.

Here's Armae's description, who know their stuff:

In use among the soldiers of the Roman Republic to the Third I f AD, this type of sword was originally borrowed from the Spaniards, because of the proven quality of their blade. It differs from Imperial models (Mainz and Pompeii) by its greater length, indicating a different technique fencing. No Republican sword was found complete, our reproduction is inspired by several archaeological discoveries: the blade is very characteristic copied finds Šmihel (Slovenia), Osuna (Spain), or Mouriès (France), sheath comes from Delos (Greece), although the toppings were originally iron. The handle is very classic, but note the rocket carved spiral, as was the custom in the Republic. Pommel and guard are inspired by the rectangular altar Ahenobarbus at the Louvre.

The scabbard is wood covered with leather natural color, to be easily dyed. Composite handle imitating ivory. 84cm long, 66cm blade.