{"product_id":"9132","title":"Cold Steel Roman Gladius Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Roman Gladius is perhaps the most well-known piece of ancient weaponry. It’s simple and long, double edge blade which had a long point, made it an ideal stabbing or piercing weapon that could defeat the body armor of its day. Cold Steel’s® interpretation is not a reproduction of a specific ancient Gladius, but is a collection of this venerable sword’s major features. The blade, for example, has the traditional shape, but, unlike the ancient version, is made from high carbon steel with a spring temper. It is fully sharpened on both edges and has a fine mirror polish. The point is long, but sturdy enough to resist bending or breaking. It also features a Rosewood grip, carved, and decorated in the classical style. The wood scabbard is covered in black leather and accented with a throat, chape, and carrying rings made of solid brass. Undeniably a showpiece, the Cold Steel® Gladius, like all our swords, is fully functional and battlefield ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 42.6oz \u003cbr\u003e\nOverall Length: 28 In \u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Length Range: 20-30 in \u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Length: 20 In \u003cbr\u003e\nHandle Length: 8 In \u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Thickness: 8 mm Steel: \u003cbr\u003e\nHigh Carbon Steel Family: \u003cbr\u003e\nHigh Carbon Steels \u003cbr\u003e\nSword Style: Italian\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Playwell","offers":[{"title":"Cold Steel Roman Gladius Sword","offer_id":52772675387738,"sku":"coldromangladius","price":899.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/martialartlife.myshopify.com\/products\/9132","provider":"Martial Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}