Name: Valkhof Gladius Pompeii, semi-sharp
Brand: Deepeeka
SKU: 180010800
Price: 143.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product description

The gladius is the weapon that allowed Roman legionaries to conquer much of the world. In use from around the third century BC to the third century AD, it came in several types, each named after its place of origin. This replica is a Pompeii type gladius — a late development from around the middle of the first century AD and the successor to the Mainz type. The four best-known examples of this type were excavated in Pompeii and date from around 79 AD, the year Vesuvius erupted. The Pompeii type was probably the most popular gladius type. It is the shortest variant, with a shorter tip than the Mainz type, and grew longer over time.

This luxurious gladius is a standout piece for collectors of classic weapons and Roman re-enactors alike. Based on an original from the first century AD, the brass fittings on the scabbard draw from originals held at Museum Valkhof in Nijmegen, Netherlands. The blade is made from EN45 steel, and the wooden hilt features a screwed pommel.

The gladius ships with a richly decorated brown leather scabbard with a wooden core. The scabbard tip and two square brass decorations at the top carry iconography referencing warfare and victory. At the bottom, an additional brass fitting shaped like a palmette adds further detail. Brass rings on the scabbard let you hang it from your belt.

Product details

Product details:

Material: EN45 steel (blade), brass and wood (hilt), wood, leather and brass (scabbard)

Length: 67.5 cm

Blade thickness: 1 mm (semi-sharp), suitable for decorative use only

Blade length: 49 cm

Length hilt: 18.5 cm (grip approx. 9 cm)

Max. blade width: 4.5 cm

Balance point: approx. 13 cm below hilt

Delivery incl. leather scabbard

Weight: 0.6 kg (0.95 kg with scabbard)

Based on a historic original

Shipping weight (grams): 2000

Limited production

This item is made in a limited edition. Each piece is unique. As a result, sizes and finishes may vary slightly.

Maintenance - rust and burrs weapons

Avoid rust by frequently greasing your armor.

Maintenance - rust armor

Prevent rust by regularly oiling your armor. Easily remove any rust with black sandpaper.

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