Legacy Arms Mainz gladius 2.0

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This is the Legacy Arms 2.0 version of the classic Legacy Arms/Gen2 Mainz gladius 1.0. Originally made in the Philippines, the new Legacy Arms swords are premium models made by Dragon Forge/Hanwei in China. These leaf-shaped / wasp-waisted blades are from the (pre-Caesar) Roman Republic. The double edged blade is +2 damage sharp, and the needle tip will punch right through the shield (and armor) of the fiercest Thracian. The hilt is smoothly carved hardwood, the guard and scabbard fittings stainless steel. Comes with a sturdy wood-core sewn leather wrapped scabbard. Mean little Italian guys conquered a large part of Europe, Asia, and Africa with these in hand.

length: 29 1/4"
blade: 20 5/8"
blade width: 1 3/4" at guard
blade width: 1 1/2" at 'waist'
blade width: 1 5/8" at widest
blade width: 1" at 2" from tip
blade steel: 5160
blade thickness: 5mm at guard
blade thickness: 1.5mm at tip
wood hilt: 7 7/8"
grip length: 3 1/2"
balance point: 3 1/2"
sword weight: 2 lb 1.5 oz

Price: $230