Podlodów Type Roman Spathe With Sheath, 3rd Century.

Acquires Roman Podlodów-type spathe with sheath, 3rd century.

Roman spathe type buch-podlodów with sheath, 3rd century AD



This Roman spathe is a reconstruction based on several original finds from the 3rd century. The originals were found near Podlodów (in present-day Poland), in the archaeological area of ​​the Przeworsk culture. A few more blades were also unearthed from Podlodów along or near the Limes, the outer border of the Roman Empire. These spathes are thought to have mostly originated in Roman forges and at some point reached beyond the empire to Barbaricum.



Although it differed little from its predecessors in terms of blade length, this particular variant of the spathe, which was probably designed as an effective cutting sword for close combat, had a broader blade with typically two to four spathes.



The Roman sword offered here has a broad, double-edged blade made of EN45 spring steel with a double groove. The cutting edges are not sharpened and the continuous blade tang is screwed to the end of the handle. The handle with flattened, oval pommel and guard and octagonal grip is made of wood and brass.



The one-handed Roman sword is delivered with a red wooden/leather scabbard with brass header and strap passage (maximum strap width 5 cm) and black cord trim.



This sword is designed as a collector's item or decorative object and is also ideal as an accessory, for example to complete your costume.



Details:

- Material: EN45 spring steel blade (carbon steel, not stainless), wooden handle with brass inlay

- Total length: approx. 89cm

- Blade length: approx. 73 cm

- Blade thickness: approx. 4.8 mm / 3.8 mm (cutting edges approx. 1 mm)

- Handle length: approx. 16 cm (handle section approx. 10 cm)

- Maximum blade width: approx. 4.8 cm

- Center of gravity: approx. 17.5 cm in front of the guard

- Incl. wooden case with genuine leather covering, brass fittings and cable wrap.
- Weight without cover: approx. 1.1kg

- Weight with case: approx. 1.4 kg



The above specifications may vary slightly from specimen to specimen.



The steel used here is not stainless and may show slight signs of corrosion. We recommend that you take care of the blade and sheath regularly, for example with Ballistol, a universal oil ideal for preserving steel products.



Please note:

This item is only sold to persons over 18 years of age. Please enter your date of birth on our order form. We also require a copy of your ID, driving licence or similar by email, scan, fax or post.


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