SWORD knowledgeable peeps?

[Curly Bill]

OK, after watching Gladiator a couple of times in the past couple of weeks I find myself wanting a Roman sword. Yeah crazy maybe, but I still want one.
Specifics:
* I want it to be authentic in size, shape, weight, etc.
* I want it to be a functional sword, and by that I mean I want it to be
made of real metal, sharp, pointy, the things a sword are supposed to
be, one that you actually could take into battle. This being said it
would end up simply being hung on the wall, but I don't want to hang
a poorly made piece of cheap crap on the wall.

I am familiar with the internet and Google, so yes I have looked there and found some sites of interest. I was just wondering with this board being populated with people of various talents and interests if someone wouldn't have more info they might be willing to share. Thanks

[GottaHavePride]

http://www.ancientedge.com/subcategory_40.html

Also, http://www.armor.com/index.html is good for that sort of thing, but I don't see any Roman versions there.

Both those sites should carry swords made of carbon steel, NOT stainless steel. Stainless is bad - it shatters if you clank it against something hard.

Like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRv1m-Nq1Qo

Don't buy stainless steel "swords".

[King Crimson]

http://www.king-cart.com/cgi-bin/cart.cgi?store=oknight&product=name:Roman+Gladius&exact_match=exact/return_page=http:%252f%252fwww.latex-weaponry.com%252fef_swords.html

the roman legionnaire sword was made for close-in combat. somewhat the opposite of the phalanx/long spear action that Alexander conquered the world with.

[GottaHavePride]

http://www.king-cart.com/cgi-bin/cart.cgi?store=oknight&product=name:Roman+Gladius&exact_match=exact/return_page=http:%252f%252fwww.latex-weaponry.com%252fef_swords.html

the roman legionnaire sword was made for close-in combat. somewhat the opposite of the phalanx/long spear action that Alexander conquered the world with.

Actually that's pretty good if you're looking for costume items. Which have the advantage of being much safer for the childrens.

[King Crimson]

Actually that's pretty good if you're looking for costume items. Which have the advantage of being much safer for the childrens.

that's the right shape, all i'm saying. but i'm all about the childrens.

i'm sure some creative anachronism types have an authentic sword you can get. i knew a dude (Classics PhD student) who did a pay thing to row a real size trireme across the Adriatic. pay to be a slave nostalgia.

[Tailwind]

http://www.swordsofhonor.com/winsteel.html
These are battle ready swords, cutlasses, knives daggers etc. Sharpening extra. Carbon steel. Awesome. Must hide this site from my son, who is a sword fanatic. Hope you can find something in here, it goes on and on.

[soonerboomer93]

http://www.ancientedge.com/subcategory_40.html

Also, http://www.armor.com/index.html is good for that sort of thing, but I don't see any Roman versions there.

Both those sites should carry swords made of carbon steel, NOT stainless steel. Stainless is bad - it shatters if you clank it against something hard.

Like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRv1m-Nq1Qo

Don't buy stainless steel "swords".

That all depends on the grade of the steel being used. There are "trash" grades of carbon steel. The more of certain elements in it, the more easily it brakes. Request the MTR from the steel used and I'll process it for you. :pop:

[Partial Qualifier]

Stainless is bad - it shatters if you clank it against something hard.



Maybe the thinking is, the sight of your sword shattering will leave your enemy so stunned that he'd be an easy target for a classic roundhouse kick or any variety of Jimmy Snuka moves.

[tbl]

http://www.personal.psu.edu/staff/b/c/bcs5/Snuka2.gif

[SoonerJack]

Tailwind, I was totally gonna learn about swords from that link, but my employer does not want me researching weapons, violence, and mayhem at work. Stupid internet filter.

[Tailwind]

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/greatsword_1979_5061005
Roman Pugio Sword

[Tailwind]

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/greatsword_1982_23452169
16th Century Italian battle axe

[Tailwind]

May be of interest to someone:
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/greatsword_1978_7728108
Confederate Calvary Sabre

[Tailwind]

Tailwind, I was totally gonna learn about swords from that link, but my employer does not want me researching weapons, violence, and mayhem at work. Stupid internet filter.
Thats too bad Jack.... they have some pretty cool stuff.

[LosAngelesSooner]

Big Selection of swords.

http://budk.com/Default.asp?bhcd2=1198866469

Gladiator Swords and helmet

http://budk.com/search.asp?t=ss&ss=gladiator&x=0&y=0

[OULOVE]

Don't forget about the dog.

http://www.pitbullarmory.com:80/dog-armor.html

[C&CDean]

Meh. A sword is no match for my .480 mag.

[Tailwind]

Ohh crap, I totally forgot about BudK. Duh!

[Curly Bill]

Thanks to all for info. Another site I found is http://realarmorofgod.com