Gladius Hispaniensis - High Carbon Damascus Steel - 28"- Roman/ Gladius Arab Sword a sport practiced worldwide

a sport practiced worldwide

Hardness: With a Rockwell Hardness of 55-56 HRC

from longswords to katanas

While primarily seen as a hunting knife

Gladius Hispaniensis - High Carbon Damascus Steel - 28"- Roman/ Gladius Arab Sword a sport practiced worldwideThe Gladius Hispaniensis, often identified as the Roman or Gladiator Sword, boasts a heritage rooted deeply in ancient combat's heart and soul. A quintessential symbol of Roman foot soldiers, the term "gladius" originates from Latin, translating aptly to "sword". Historical Backdrop In the earliest phases, Roman swords borrowed heavily from Grecian designs. However, by the 3rd century BC, influenced by their conquest of Hispania and the Celtiberian