Armory Replicas Great Roman Horatius Officer Gladius Sword

Ordered 2. Arrived on time and upon opening you can tell they were shoddily made. Not in like a “oh it’s authentic if it’s not perfect” kind of way but like a “I could’ve just made these myself” kind of way. Both sheaths were bent. The rings are loose on both and one fell off of each. Handle twists, and all 3 parts of the handle are loose. Metal on the scanbard is flimsy. Looks like rust or some kind of wood stain on the scabbard and ornamentation. Covered in grease. 2/10. You get what you pay for though.

This sword doesn’t come sharp, and the blade is not full tang. It is however up to the first rung of the handle. The rest, I couldn’t figure out cus the wooden pommel is glued on. Tight. I threw the sword around and bashed the pommel on the ground, trying to get it off, after unscrewing the boulder head at the end of the handle. My guess is that the place tapirs or a screw and fills out the rest of the handle. Light weight, and exacly good for what I bought it for, which is trading and exercise. I still wouldn’t swing it around people and animals, but it feels secure.

Beautiful, not sure you could use in a sword fight but it seems very strong. Put together tight. Swing it around and no rattles or wobbles. Really nice work.

Fast Delivery,good price