Roman gladius type Fulham, 1st century AD.
The gladius was the standard weapon of Rome's legionaries between the 3rd century BC and the 3rd century AD. Over the centuries it was used in many different variations. It was designed for stabbing in combat, but also served as an extremely effective and feared cutting weapon.
This Roman gladius is a replica of the Fulham type gladius of the early 1st century. Given its name, the sword was recovered at Fulham in 1883 and can be dated to the 1st century. The remains of the gladius are now in the British Museum in London.
It is forged from a broad and double-edged blade of EN45 spring steel. The cutting edges are not sharpened. The blade is forged through to the pommel and screwed to the end of the handle with threaded brass nuts. The parallel cutting edges and the long point correspond to a classic gladius of the Fulham type.
The quillons and pommel are made of wood, the hilt of bone.
The remarkable scabbard is made of wood and covered with green leather. The golden fittings are made of brass and not only protect the scabbard from external damage etc., but also make it look very noble. Cast brass carrying rings are attached to the two upper straps, allowing the wearer to carry their gladius around like a true Roman.
Details:
- Material: blade made of spring steel EN45 (carbon steel, not stainless), handle made of wood with fastening nut and hand guard inlay made of brass.
- Total length: approx. 71 cm (28 in)
- Blade length: approx. 52 cm (20.5 in)
- Blade thickness: approx. 4 mm / 3 mm (0.16 in / 0.12 in) (cutting edges approx. 1 mm (0.04 in))
- Handle length: approx. 19 cm (7.5 in) (handle section approx. 9.5 cm (3.7 in))
- Max. Blade width: approx. 5 cm (2 in)
- Centre of gravity: approx. 11 cm (4.3 in) in front of the guard
- Incl. wooden scabbard with genuine leather cover and brass fittings
- Weight without scabbard: approx. 0.65 kg (1.43 lbs)
- Weight with scabbard: approx. 1.1 kg (2.43 lbs)
Scope of delivery: 1x Roman gladius type Fulham incl. sword scabbard in green
