Gladius type Mainz

Type “Mainz”. The end of I century BC. – I century AD.
The most prominent representatives of this type are finds from Mainz (Germany) and Fulheim (England).

The blade is made of spring tempered steel.
Blade is hardened (Hardness 50 HRC).
Handle: beech and birch.
Blade length: 46 cm.
Total length: 64 cm.
The biggest thickness of the blade at the handle about 6 mm.
Designed for contact fencing.
There are no weaknesses in the design.
The difference from edged weapons – the lack of sharpening the blade.
Blade blunted (edge thickness of 2 mm).

100% Battle ready.There are no weaknesses in the design.The difference from edged weapons
– the lack of sharpening the blade.Blade blunted (edge thickness of 2 mm).