Name: Spartan Lakonia sword, semi-sharp
Brand: Windlass Steelcrafts
SKU: 401178
Price: 152.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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Product description

This Lakonian short sword is a detailed replica inspired by the design from The Spartan Army. The Spartans were renowned for their unparalleled toughness and discipline, training to become the ultimate warriors. Built for the harsh realities of ancient hand-to-hand combat, the blade features a distinctive leaf shape and is forged from high-carbon steel. The grip is crafted from bronze for strength and reliability, and the scabbard is made from wood wrapped in leather for a traditional finish.

The Spartans preferred a shorter xiphos than what was commonly used elsewhere in the Greek world. This shorter design was ideal as a thrusting weapon between the shield walls formed when hoplites of two phalanx formations clashed in battle.

Product details

Product details:

Total length: approx. 503 mm

Blade length: approx. 368 mm

The crossguard is approx. 83 mm long

Blade width at the crossguard: approx. 55.7 mm

Blade thickness at the crossguard: approx. 4.5 mm

The blade is widest at approx. 14 cm from the tip

Blade width at 14 cm from the tip: approx. 55.7 mm

Blade thickness at 14 cm from the tip: approx. 4.5 mm

Balance point (POB): approx. 35 mm

Blade of 1065 high carbon steel

Steel hardness: 48-52 HRC

Semi-sharp blade, thickness approx. 0.8 mm

Weight including scabbard: approx. 958 g

Weight without scabbard: approx. 824 g

Based on a historic original

Shipment weight (grams): 1500

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