Poorly finished
"The sword was inexpensive, but the hilt was poorly finished and is really uncomfortable in your hand."
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Roman Gladiator Spartan Gladius Sword and Sheath
$46.99
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- BLADE MATERIAL: 22 1/8" polished stainless steel blade.
- HARDWOOD HANDLE: Hardwood handle grip with brass accents.
- LEATHER SCABBARD: Includes a black leather scabbard.
- OVERALL LENGTH: 30 3/4".
- HISTORICALLY INSPIRED: Modeled after the classic gladius wielded by Roman legionaries.
- BLADE MATERIAL: 22 1/8" polished stainless steel blade.
- HARDWOOD HANDLE: Hardwood handle grip with brass accents.
- LEATHER SCABBARD: Includes a black leather scabbard.
- OVERALL LENGTH: 30 3/4".
- HISTORICALLY INSPIRED: Modeled after the classic gladius wielded by Roman legionaries.
$46.99
For hundreds of years the Roman Coliseum echoed with the sounds of clashing swords and the screams of the dying and the triumphant. This sword would have been right at home in such a violent place! Patterned after the gladius used by Roman soldiers, this piece measures 30 3/4" overall and offers a 22 1/8" stainless steel blade with two massive blood grooves.
Overall rating: 2.5714285 / 5 from 7 reviews.
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Not Complete
"This sword looks good and has good balance, but the one I received did not seem finished. The handled needed tightening up and the blade was not finished on the outside edges. Even on other swords that were for display and not sharpened the edges were beveled. This one was squared on the edges like it had not been finished!"
NOPE
"So first off its more of a two handed grip which is not historically accurate for a gladius. The blade is obviously cut not forged and it is not cut well. The blade is not even on both sides. It is slightly curved on one end and angular on the other. Another weird thing is mine didn't come with a sheath. Also I was swinging it around one day (not hitting anything just slow swordsman drills) and the pommel popped off and the whole grip fell apart. I was able to put it back together but now I cant even pick it up with out it falling apart. So its purely a decorative piece, and a bad one at that. Sorry to say it but this is one of the worst purchases I have made on BUDK and they are usually awesome."
Flimsy
"The blade is thin, flimsy and wobbly, very disappointed. The wood handle is quite nice though."
Roman Gladiator Sword
"Ordered this with a few other items for $39.99. It is pretty cheaply made even for $39.99 and wobbly and dull. I just returned it and saw the price dropped to $19.99. I might have kept it for that price and saved the shipping charges. Not up to budk standards."
GLADIATOR SWORD
"THIS IS A MASSIVE SWORD WITH A HEAVY STEEL BLADE WHICH FITS WELL IN IT'S SHEATH & IS COMFORTABLE TO HOLD. IT REMINDS ME OF THE PINE SWORD I USED TO PRACTICE WITH AS A YOUNG WARRIOR. WIELDING THIS SWORD OVER MY HEAD I CAN HEAR THE ROMAN MOB SCREAMING FOR BLOOD; "HAIL SPARTACUS!""
Great Sword
"This is a hefty well made sword that is more than worth the money. It�s bigger that the pictures would have you believe and the stainless steel appears to be of good quality and looks as if it could take a fine edge. You have to hold this sword to appreciate the power of these things in the hands of those old time Roman soldiers. I�m more than happy with the sword and the sheath is not bad either. It�s real leather and the only thing I don�t like is the way the strap is affixed around the handle with a modern snap. It�s a minor issue and could easily be changed out for something more appropriate to the time period. All in all it's a great buy."
