Windlass – Arena Gladius
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$239.95
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1075 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 29 1/4"
- Weight
- 2 lbs 5 oz
- Brand
- Windlass Steelcrafts
- Culture
- Roman
- Era
- Ancient
Overview
Windlass - Arena Gladius
The Arena Sword from Windlass has a styling that is very similar to a sword used by Maximus in the Colosseum gladiatorial fights in Gladiator (2000) with Russell Crowe. No mere prop it is a fully functioning battle-ready sword with a blade of tempered 1075 high carbon steel which is honed to a sharp cutting edge and very capable of powerful cuts, chops and thrusts. The blade is mounted into a hilt of wood stained to a dual tone appearance and finished with a gloss lacquer. The guardplate and accents are of cast brass. Included with the sword is a wall plaque for display with mounting hardware included.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Windlass Steelcrafts
- Culture
- Roman
- Era
- Ancient
- Pommel
- Nut
- Overall Length
- 29 1/4"
- Blade Length
- 21"
- Blade
- 1075 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lbs 5 oz
- Edge
- Very Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 3 3/4"
- Thickness
- 4.4 mm - 2.8 mm
- Width
- 63 mm - 54 mm - 61 mm
- Grip Length
- 4 5/16"
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
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Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What steel is the blade made from? Common Question
Tempered 1075 high carbon steel.
Q Is the edge sharpened from the factory? Common Question
Yes, it comes very sharp.
Q How long is the sword overall and what is the blade length? Common Question
Overall length is 29 1/4 inches with a 21-inch blade.
Q What does it weigh and where is the point of balance? Common Question
Approx. 2 lbs 5 oz with a point of balance about 3 3/4 inches from the guard.
Q What materials are used in the hilt and fittings? Common Question
A dual-tone stained wooden grip with gloss lacquer; guard plate and accents are cast brass.
Q Is this suitable for cutting practice or just display? Common Question
It is a fully functional, battle-ready sword capable of cutting and thrusting; a wall display plaque is also included.
Q Where is it manufactured? Common Question
India, by Windlass Steelcrafts.
Q What historical style does this gladius follow? Common Question
Roman-inspired design with styling similar to a cinematic gladiator sword.
Q How should I care for the blade? Common Question
Keep the high-carbon blade clean and lightly oiled to prevent corrosion; avoid moisture and store dry.
Q How is the pommel attached? Common Question
Threaded pommel construction.
The Maker
Windlass Steelcrafts
Windlass Steelcrafts not only creates props, clothing, and accessories to customers and popular TV productions, but also military supplies to governments across six continents – a testament to their expertise and quality. Their weapons, armor, shields, clothing and accessories are top notch quality for a price you can’t beat.
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