Greek Xiphos, Hoplite Sword with Scabbard

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Greek xiphos, hoplite sword with scabbard



The hoplites of ancient Greece, the brave citizen-soldiers who fought on foot, were known primarily for their battle phalanx formation with spear or lance ( dory ) and a large round shield ( aspis / hoplon ). They are often depicted with a secondary weapon. One such weapon used on the ancient battlefields of Greece was the so-called xiphoi , a relatively short, straight sword with a double-edged, leaf-shaped blade. This short sword, popular with Greek armies (including the infamous Spartans), was designed as a slashing and stabbing weapon for infantry and served primarily as an auxiliary weapon in close combat or if the spear was broken, lost, or torn out of your hands. Although very few examples of the xiphoi survive, numerous artistic depictions of it have survived, especially in ancient Greek pottery paintings, which have escaped the ravages of time.



This beautiful reconstruction of a hoplite sword has the typical blade shape of a classical xiphos from the 6th/5th century BC. The untempered EN45 spring steel blade, initially set under the widened root of the blade, gradually widens towards the centre and then tapers again towards the spot. The cutting edges are not sharpened. The authentically shaped handle consists of a wooden pommel with a steel cap, a steel handguard and a handle section with a thick steel tang and riveted wooden scales.



The one-handed Greek sword offered here comes with a wooden scabbard with a red leather cover. The mouthpiece and bezel are characteristically shaped and are also made of wood. To enable the user to carry his xiphos with him on a strap that goes over his shoulder like a true Greek warrior, brass rings are attached to the scabbard by leather straps.



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 and steel handle

- Total length: approx. 68cm

- Blade length: approx. 54 cm

- Blade thickness: approx. 4.5 mm / 4 mm (cutting edges approx. 1 mm)

- Handle length: approx. 14 cm (handle section approx. 9 cm)

- Blade width: approx. 9 cm (at the guard) / 3.2 cm / 4.2 cm

- Center of gravity: approx. 14 cm in front of the guard

- Includes wooden case with genuine leather sheath.
- Weight without cover: approx. 0.95kg

- Weight with case: approx. 1.1 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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