06-06-2014, 05:11 PM
Rado,
I like the idea of having something different other than the usual or typical scabbard designs people use for their cavalry spathas. Using the stela is not always the best idea but I agree with you with respect to the swords you have made. Excellent photos of original artifacts. Is there a date for these especially the one with the loop at the end.
One comment....if I may......the grips are too shallow and the guard is too square. I am not aware of any actual rectangular guards with sharp edges. Also, looking at the stela you provided and these original swords, you can see that the guards are rounded just like on other gladii.
I like the idea of having something different other than the usual or typical scabbard designs people use for their cavalry spathas. Using the stela is not always the best idea but I agree with you with respect to the swords you have made. Excellent photos of original artifacts. Is there a date for these especially the one with the loop at the end.
One comment....if I may......the grips are too shallow and the guard is too square. I am not aware of any actual rectangular guards with sharp edges. Also, looking at the stela you provided and these original swords, you can see that the guards are rounded just like on other gladii.
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Paolo
Paolo
