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

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About Battling Blades

Battling Blades is a family-owned business based in Deerfield, Illinois. We design, sell and customize swords, knives, axes, armor and related historical, fantasy and collectible products.

Our catalog includes longswords, katanas, Viking swords, gladius swords, rapiers, cutlasses, scimitars, axes, knives, armor, shields and custom-made products.

What We Do

Battling Blades focuses on historically inspired, fantasy-inspired and custom collectible blades.

Customers can shop finished products from our catalog or create custom swords, knives, axes and spears through our Create Your Own product line.

Our custom options allow customers to choose materials, dimensions, construction features, engraving, artwork, scabbards and other design details. For more specialized designs, customers can submit reference images, drawings or written descriptions.

Custom Swords and Personalized Products

One of our main specialties is custom sword design.

Customers can use our custom sword builder to choose a sword style, blade steel, length, handle design, guard, pommel, scabbard, engraving and personalization options.

Available custom sword options may include:

  • Longswords
  • Viking swords
  • Katanas
  • Gladius swords
  • Rapiers
  • Greatswords
  • Cutlasses
  • Scimitars
  • Fantasy swords
  • Ceremonial swords
  • Original custom designs

Customers may also upload a picture, drawing or written description when the listed selections do not match the sword they want.

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Materials and Construction

Our products use a range of materials depending on the item and configuration, including high-carbon steel, Damascus steel, stainless steel, wood, leather, bone, micarta and metal fittings.

Product pages include available specifications such as blade material, length, hardness, handle material, construction details, scabbard type and personalization options.

Many custom swords can be configured with 1095 high-carbon steel, Damascus steel, full-tang construction, sharpening, blade engraving and custom scabbards.

Engraving and Custom Artwork

Battling Blades offers personalization options on many products, including blade engraving, scabbard engraving, names, initials, dates, logos, symbols, custom artwork and UV printing where available.

Personalized and made-to-order items are produced according to the selected options and submitted customer details.

Customer Service

Our customer-service team responds to messages within one business day, Monday through Friday.

If a question requires input from a manufacturing or shipping partner, we will explain the next step and provide a realistic timeline.

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Visit or Contact Battling Blades

Battling Blades is located at:

444 Lake Cook Road, Suite 26
Deerfield, IL 60015

For product questions, order support, custom-order help or engraving questions, contact us at:

support@battlingblades.com

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Gladius Sword Description

The Gladius sword, a quintessential weapon of Ancient Roman foot soldiers, has a rich history deeply intertwined with the Roman Empire's military conquests. "Gladius" is Latin for "sword." Initially, early Roman swords resembled those of the Greeks, but by the 3rd century BC, Romans began to adopt and adapt the weapons of the Celtiberians, resulting in the iconic gladius hispaniensis, or Hispanic Sword. Roman soldiers would often use javelins to disable enemy shields and disrupt formations before engaging in close combat with their primary weaponā€”the Gladius. Designed for both cutting and thrusting, this versatile sword played a crucial role in Rome's battlefield dominance.

Blade Material

Our Gladius sword is meticulously crafted from Pattern Welded Damascus steel, known for its exceptional strength and striking patterns. This blade comprises 11 pieces of steel, folded five times to create 352 layers. The high carbon steel used, specifically 1095 steel, ensures a perfect balance of hardness and durability, with a Rockwell hardness rating between 55 and 56 HRC. This combination allows the sword to maintain a sharp edge while offering the resilience needed to withstand powerful impacts. The wooden handle, accented with brass bolsters, complements the sword's robust construction, and it comes with a leather sheath for protection and ease of transport.

Sword Details

  • Handle Material: Wood with Brass Bolsters
  • Overall Length: 30"
  • Rockwell Hardness: 55-56 HRC
  • Number of Layers: 352
  • Sheath: Leather sheath
  • Blade Material: Damascus Steel
    • Comprising 6 pieces of Carbon Steel (#43 and #40) and 5 pieces of High Carbon Steel (1095)
    • Folding process:
      • 1st Fold: 11x2 = 22 Layers
      • 2nd Fold: 22x2 = 44 Layers
      • 3rd Fold: 44x2 = 88 Layers
      • 4th Fold: 88x2 = 176 Layers
      • 5th Fold: 176x2 = 352 Layers

Product Highlights

  • Type: High Carbon Damascus Steel Sword
  • Length: 28"
  • Design: Inspired by Gladiator and Roman swords

This meticulously crafted Gladius sword not only pays homage to its historical roots but also stands as a testament to superior craftsmanship, making it a prized addition to any collection.

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