ROMAN GLADIUS SWORD (PS-SB016) by CHINA
This sword looks as real as if it were ready for sevice in the Roman empire. The solid wood handel, pommel and guard, complement the polished 440 stainless steel 19 inch leaf blade for a perfect clean line in design. This rugged no-nonsense weapon comes with a sturdy black leather scabbard adorned with brass fittings. Specifications: Overall Length: 27.25'' Blade Length: 19'' Blade Thickness: 3/32'' Blade Material: 440 HIGH CARBON STEEL. Handle Material: Stained wood pommel and hilt carved wood hand grip.

ROMAN GLADIUS
The Roman Gladius has a long and prosperous history. Originally a Spanish weapon, the Romans saw the effectiveness of the sword and quickly adopted it for their own troops.The gladius was used primarily for stabbing, so it features a fearsome v-shaped tip, great for slipping through the spaces in ribs, or through the cartilage itself if aim was bad or mood particularly grim. The versatile sword could also be used to slash; both edges were sharpened and deadly. The weapon was ideal for the Romans, who used it in formation, with all soldiers drawing their swords from their right side with their right hand (this bit of conformity kept legionnaires from accidentally dissecting their immediate neighbors). The small swords were the perfect complement to the huge scutum shields (easy killer, I said Scutum) that the soldiers used in their formations, giving the troops speed and the ability to withdraw the weapon quickly and defend themselves solely with the shield.