08-31-2012, 11:56 PM
I've found scabbards much more difficult to make than the swords. they require a lot of tedious work and special tools. I need to buy some brass and start making an attempt.
The third sword frm the left up there is a Fulham shape but the hilt bits are my own whims really and the guard and pommel are much wider than the Romans would have made.
looking around it seems to me that although there is a common overall design with gladii I have seen none that are identical so my guess is that many styles were almost individual if not for the bearer then on the personal style of the maker.
Would you more knowledgable folks here think this is an accurate view?
Jim
The third sword frm the left up there is a Fulham shape but the hilt bits are my own whims really and the guard and pommel are much wider than the Romans would have made.
looking around it seems to me that although there is a common overall design with gladii I have seen none that are identical so my guess is that many styles were almost individual if not for the bearer then on the personal style of the maker.
Would you more knowledgable folks here think this is an accurate view?
Jim
