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Gladius Pompeii<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Circa 100 BC<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Roman Army’s approach to warfare was direct and pragmatic.\u00a0They chose the\u00a0gladius<\/strong>\u00a0as their principal sidearm because it was practical, efficient, and excelled in any close combat situation. This is the sword that conquered most of the known world.<\/p>\n

The later version was not waisted and had a shorter point but was just as effective and easier to make.<\/p>\n

Our version of this, the Pompeii, has a high carbon steel blade and a turned ash and maple handle.<\/p>\n

Originals were excavated from the ruins of Pompeii. You can see examples in\u00a0H. Russell Robinson’s book<\/strong>\u00a0“What the Soldiers Wore on Hadrian’s Wall<\/em><\/strong>”<\/p>\n

\u201cThe light and the efficient\u201d<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0– this is what the Gladius was known as among ancient Roman army. It was the principal sidearm as it could be efficiently used in any close combat situation. Pompeii was one of the later versions.<\/p>\n

Includes a leather-covered wood\u00a0scabbard<\/strong>\u00a0with a brass throat and tip (locket and chape).\u00a0Made by\u00a0Windlass Steelcrafts<\/strong><\/p>\n

SPECIFICATIONS<\/u><\/strong>:<\/p>\n