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Fulham Gladius Sword with Simple Scabbard – Deepeeka – Deepeeka

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(3 customer reviews)

$76.26$108.95

The Roman Fulham Gladius has a blade forged from high carbon steel; the blade has a diamond cross section which gradually becomes somewhat flattened and thinner near the tip. The guard and pommel are crafted from hardwood and the grip is carved and polished bone. A thick brass protective guard plate is fitted atop the guard to help prevent the splitting of the wooden guard should it come into contact with the weapon of a foe. The pommel nut is likewise of brass. A removable felt tab at the base of the blade cushions the guard plate from scratching when in contact with the scabbard.

The sword is paired with a wood-core scabbard which has been bound in stitched and brown dyed leather. It is encased within additional brass embellishments and scabbard hanging rings.

Overall Length28 3/8''
Blade Length20 3/8''
Weight1 lb 8.8 oz
EdgeUnsharpened
Width50 mm
Thickness4.3 mm - 2.7 mm
PommelNut
P.O.B.5 3/8''
Grip Length3 1/2''
Blade [EN45 High Carbon Steel]
TypeGladius
ClassBattle Ready
CultureRoman
ManufacturerDeepeeka
Country of OriginIndia

3 reviews for Fulham Gladius Sword with Simple Scabbard – Deepeeka – Deepeeka

  1. TIM M.

    The Fulham Gladius–a Truly Elegant Weapon This Fulham gladius with its stunning scabbard is an elegant product of the swordmaker’s art. I love just to look at it. The sword is substantive, yet light and perfectly balanced in the hand. It is a pleasure to do “thrust & cut” drills with it. Everything about it–from the shape of the blade, to the carved grip, pommel & guard–is beautiful. Mine is a Father’s Day gift from my son, a soldier on active duty, and I will always treasure it. I have made one, small modification to it, as a matter of personal preference: I like to wear my gladius on the left hip, versus the right hip, as the attractive baldric that comes with it is designed to do; so I took it to a local tack shop, and the elderly leather-crafter was happy to work with me to reverse the straps. It came out very nicely, with a minimum of cutting, & I am perfectly satisfied with the result. One further caution: when repeatedly practicing downward chops at the sides of your opponent’s neck, the pommel may chafe a bit on the heel of your sword-hand–no such problem with the straight thrusts at your opponent’s midsection, inner thigh or throat. In fairness, I am still analyzing my technique on the downward cuts–it is possible that a bit less wrist-snap, and a bit more gross-motor slashing, may resolve the chafing issue. Regardless, I genuinely treasure this finely-crafted, sweetly-balanced gladius with its jewel-like scabbard & tastefully-coordinated baldric, & I am grateful to those who created it for me.

  2. Legio L.

    Fantastic Sword — Legio 14-approved This sword, as others made by Deepeeka have shown, is a fantastic addition and a very sturdy piece. Many legionaries in Legio XIIII Gemina use Deepeeka gladii, and this one is definitely one of the most common amongst our numbers. Definitely will be buying another gladius soon, this time– sharpened.

  3. Angel (verified owner)

    I was anxiously awaiting this order it came later than expected bit arrived packaged well. The item however is not remotely up to the level I’ve come to appreciate KOA selling. This gladius is on par with something I’d buy at a flea market for my son to attack the weeds and bamboo with.. at best. The handle is mismatched not evenly sanded. Its grossly smaller than expected in circumference and handling dimensions. The felt thats barely glued on is coming off dat one. The fitting on the scabbard are coming lose as well. Its basically at this point a disappointing “battle ready” wall hanger not even fot for regifting. Big L on this one..

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