Scorpion – Rhomphaia Sword of Sitalkes II
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$328.00
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1095 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 40 1/4"
- Weight
- 3 lbs 12 oz
- Era
- Ancient
Overview
Scorpion - Rhomphaia Sword of Sitalkes II
This battle ready sword by Scorpion is extremely durable with a robust blade of tempered 1095 high carbon steel. The sword is has a strong full-tang construction crafted by riveting polished halves of blackened walnut directly to the thick blade tang. Included is a sheath of thick buffalo culatta leather with riveted construction and an integrated belt loop. The last photo shows an example of this type of sheath.
The Rhomphaia was a close combat bladed weapon used by the Thracians as early as 400 B.C. As a weapon, the Rhomphaia was feared because of the cutting power. The Romans added extra reinforcing bars to their helmets to protect against the powerful blows of this weapon. Sitalkes was a prince of the Odrysian royal house. He was leader of a body of Thracian light-armed troops, which accompanied Alexander the Great as auxiliaries on his expedition to Asia. The Thracians were renowned for their horses and cavalry. The Thracian tribe of the Dii were responsible for some of the worst atrocities of the Peloponnesian War killing every living thing.Â
Specifications
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- Era
- Ancient
- Pommel
- Integrated
- Overall Length
- 40 1/4"
- Blade Length
- 27"
- Blade
- 1095 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 3 lbs 12 oz
- Edge
- Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 4 1/2"
- Thickness
- 4.5 mm
- Width
- 2 1/8"
- Class
- Battle Ready
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The Maker
Scorpion Swords & Knives
Scorpion Swords & Knives offer many rare designs, not commonly available from other manufacturers. Their main focus is in Ancient Greek swords, but offer many other unique styles of swords & knives as well. All Scorpion weapons are genuinely handmade from end to end, not mass produced. Each item is normalized, heat hardened, and heat tempered to provide fully functional and battle ready weapons. Scorpion Swords and Knives is a small independent shop based in Springfield, MO, USA. Many more items coming soon.
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