Gladius Sword- High Carbon Damascus Steel Sword- 30"- Gladiator/ Roman Sword

Gladius, Damascus Steel, 30 inches

A full-size Roman gladius with a pattern-welded Damascus blade. The gladius was the sidearm of the legionary from the Republic to the 3rd century: a short, broad, double-edged blade built for the close press of the shield wall. At 30 inches overall this is the longer end of the historical range, with a leaf-shaped profile and a wood grip with brass bolsters.

The blade

The billet starts as eleven pieces of steel: six of medium carbon steel (#43 and #40) and five of 1095 high carbon steel. It is forge-welded and folded five times, doubling each time, to finish at 352 layers. The 1095 gives the edge its hardness and the medium carbon layers give the blade its toughness, which is why the finished piece sits at 55 to 56 HRC rather than being ground from a single hard bar. The pattern is revealed by etching after polishing, and no two blades are alike.

Specifications

• Overall length: 30 inches
• Blade: Pattern-welded Damascus, 352 layers (1095 high carbon with #43 and #40 medium carbon steel)
• Hardness: 55 to 56 HRC
• Tang: Full
• Handle: Wood with brass bolsters
• Sheath: Leather

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