Product description
This gladius is a replica of an original from the 1st century AD. This Roman gladius has a blade type Pompeii (named after an original excavated in the historical city of Pompeii). The grip is made of wood and bone. The grip consists of EN45 carbon steel. Gladii like this were used until the 3rd century AD and it is the most frequently occurring type of gladius.
Details
Material: EN45 spring steel hardness 48-50 HRC
Total length: 76 cm
Blade length: 49 cm
Blade width: ca. 5 cm
Weight inc. scabbard: ca. 1,3 kg
Weight ex. scabbard: ca. 800 g
Pommel: screwed
Construction: full tang
Semi-sharp
Based on historical original
Shipping weight: 3 kg
This item is handmade in a limited amount. Each item is unique. Finish and sizes can slightly vary.
This item is not sold to customers under 18. Click here for more information on the European arms acts
Tip: How to adjust the finish of your armour and weaponry
Luxurious (polished)- polish the steel with metal polish or toothpaste. You can even give the item a mirror-like polish. Test on a small surface first!
Handmade (matte)- soak the steel in cola for 40 minutes to 20 hours. Check regularly and treat with black sandpaper.
Antique (patinated) leave the steel to rust for some time in a damp environment, preferably outside. Remove the red layer of rust, to reveal the corroded top layer.
Please note. After finishing the product yourself, the warranty and return right expire. Celtic WebMerchant is not responsible for the obtained result.
Packaged with 100% recycled material
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
