ROMAN GLADIATOR SWORD (BK1397CH) Pakistan
This piece measures 30 3/4" overall and offers a sharp 22 3/4" stainless steel blade with two massive blood grooves. This sword features a hardwood handle accented with brass spacers and studs. includes genuine black leather sheath. Great item for the historical collector!

THE ROMAN GLADIUS
A fully-equipped Roman soldier would have been armed with, several javelins (pila), a sword (gladius), a shield (scutum), a dagger (pugio) and perhaps a number of darts (plumbatae). Conventionally, the javelins would be thrown before engaging the enemy, at which point the gladius would be drawn. The soldier generally led with his shield and thrust with his sword. Despite the gladius being designed for thrusting at the enemy from behind the protection of the shield, all types of gladius appear to have been suitable for slashing and chopping motions. Though the primary infantry attack was thrusting at stomach height, they were trained to take any advantage, such as slashing at kneecaps beneath the shield wall.