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Wooden Roman Gladius

Wooden Roman Gladius

By: Windlass Steelcrafts
Wooden Roman Gladius
Price (USD): $44.95
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Product Code: 4996
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Rudis

Not only were wooden swords used by Gladiators for training, but if he survived the arena and lived long enough to retire, a symbolic wooden gladius, or rudis, was awarded as a token of discharge and freedom. Our practice sword is made of solid steamed beechwood with a darker contrasting stain on the pommel and hilt. Fully seasoned, it can take the abuse of sparring, even edge-to-edge, although wood can break along the grain.

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Specifications

Reliks Product ID 4996
Manufacturer SKU 600774
Manufacturing Origin India
Blade Length 20"
Blade Thickness at Guard 5/8"
Blade Width at Guard 1 3/4"
Full Length 27"
Weight .75 lb

Reliks Customer's Rating

All ratings & reviews are from verified customers (read more)

5/5 average from 17 reviews

E Keith E. - Verified Buyer


"Wooden gladius was used in a laser engraving project for a military retirement. The product was finished nicely and packaged well for shipment. Thanks for helping me satisfy my customer!"

S Mason S. - Verified Buyer


"Excellent quality, no marks on the wood at all, very solid feel"

M Helen M. - Verified Buyer


"It was a great retirement gift. Somehow thought it was made in Canada till I got it but it was a memorable and good surprise. "

A James A. - Verified Buyer


"Very well made. In dimension and the way it's fitted together, it closely resembles a 'real' gladius, and seems as well balanced, providing a good notion of how it would feel handling the real deal. And it's intriguing to think that the gladius, which may have been seen by some as a symbol of oppression, was turned into a symbol of freedom by making it out of wood."

M Allan M. - Verified Buyer


"It was better than I had hoped for. And it did not take long to receive the item. Thank you."


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