Gladius Short Sword , last price drop .

[Jack O'Neill]

Hello all , Final asking price drop on this sword.
The handle is 3/8" Black Linen Micarta routered out to fit over the hidden tang . The tang is 1/2" wide and 4-1/4" in on the 5 " handle for strength . It is screwed with S.S. screws and JB weld attached .

The Guard is a unique 2 piece guard of A-2 tool steel also screwed and JB weld attached . Both handle and guard have a fine beadblasted finish

Blade is A-2 tool steel with a fine scotch bright belt finish . Heat treated by Paul Farner at Paul Bos heat treat to a Rockwell hardness 61-62 .

There are some blemishes in the fuller that I was unable to get sanded clean and smooth .
Sheath is 8 oz . belt carry .Black easel stand is also included .

O.A.L is 19 " , tip to guard is 13" , blade is 12-1/4" and 1-3/4" wide . Guard is 2-7/8" wide

Asking $ 635.00 now $550.00 + $25.00 for shipping in the USA , Insurance , and fees in the USA . Pay-pal or Postal M/O , certified bank check please . My PP is sandlot@charter.net

comments always welcome .

 

[heo]

Nice work Jack --- be a good boot knife for Mexico

 

[heo]

Nice work Jack --- be a good boot knife for Mexico

 

[Jack O'Neill]

Nice work Jack --- be a good boot knife for Mexico

You could strap the sheath to your leg Harvey .

 

[JackHammer]

Everyone should have at least one Gladius. Just in case.

 

[Carl Colson]

Beautiful work Jack ,those grind lines are perfect ,I can tell you put a good deal of work in it and it Shows

 

[Jack O'Neill]

Thanks Carl . A lot of time went into this beast .