Gladius Recommendation

[RRR1977]

Heya Folks! Quick question for yall. I recently bought a Cold Steel Gladius Machette, and love the thing. I know that doesn't really count as a sword as "machette" is right in the name. Question is, can anyone tell me a maker that produces a quality gladius that fits somewhere between the Cold Steel and a Busse?

 

[horseclover]

What are you going to do with it?

What is your limit for budget?

How attached to historic similarities are you?

Here is a "tactical" Gus Trim listed in stock.
http://triedandtruearmory.com/zc/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=60

For economy but excellent historical pieces look for the Valiant Armoury models of gladius, whenever you might find them in stock. They seem to be popular and are much less expensive than going the Albion Sword route. The Valiant models are based on swords designed by Gus Trim and Christian Fletcher.

Kris Cutlery makes a stout little blade and is somewhat anachronistic but is another fairly budget gladius that will work.
http://www.kriscutlery.com/mm5/merc...ode=KC&Product_Code=rg&Category_Code=Medieval

Cheers

GC

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Heya Folks! Quick question for yall. I recently bought a Cold Steel Gladius Machette, and love the thing. I know that doesn't really count as a sword as "machette" is right in the name. Question is, can anyone tell me a maker that produces a quality gladius that fits somewhere between the Cold Steel and a Busse?

Not technically a gladius (inspired by the Swiss baselard) but of similar styling, is my Oberst sword/machete hybrid.

 

[crimsonfalcon07]

I've got a custom in the works from Baltimore Knife and Sword.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Nice! Can't wait to see it.

 

[slt]

The Valiant Armoury Signature "Actium" won't break the bank, but I've heard fantastic things about them. I think they are in the $350 range.

 

[atomicjoe23]

Not technically a gladius (inspired by the Swiss baselard) but of similar styling, is my Oberst sword/machete hybrid.

Like the backdrop in your pic's!!!

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Thanks! Wish the wood pile was mine! I snapped those pics at my folks' place while I was visiting. We rent our house and because it's an old connected farm house the landlords won't let us have a wood stove. The chimney is in an awkward place anyhow--I'm not sure where we'd put one. Some day though! Few things I love more than splitting wood. At least I have plenty of space to use my scythe here. :thumbup:

 

[ttoney83]

Don't know about "between" Cold Steel and the Busse Combat Gladius, but I'm looking at one of the 6 on the Albion page OR a John Gage Tactical Gladius.

http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/swords-albion-mark-nextgen.htm


http://www.gagecustomknives.com/Gladius.htm

 

[atomicjoe23]

That Gage gladius is pretty cool. . .although the price tag is not!

 

[Alvaro Candanedo]

I suggest you check Kult of Athena. They carry an ample selection of swords of different historical periods, an I'm sure you will find something to your liking.

 

[crimsonfalcon07]

Nice! Can't wait to see it.

Here's the pic Matt sent me. Looks SWEET. I'm paid up, so I'm hoping to see this bad boy soon.

 

[Darrin Sanders]

Cool blade Nick. What is the steel type and dimensions?

 

[crimsonfalcon07]

Cool blade Nick. What is the steel type and dimensions?

I've been waiting on Matt to give me full specs. So far all he's sent is this:

Overall Length = 29"
Blade Length = 22"
Point of balance = 3.25" from the cross guard
Fuller Length 17.5"

 

[ttoney83]

That Gage gladius is pretty cool. . .although the price tag is not!

Yeah, the price on the Gage is pretty steep, BUT, my best freind bought one and I can tell you that the feel of this blade is unequaled in my experience.