Gladius Short Sword , one price drop .

[Jack O'Neill]

Hello all , I finished this project up yesterday hope you all like it .
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 $595.00 which includes shipping , 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 .

 

[Alamor]

Looking at that almost makes me wanna fight a lion...ALMOST! Very nice!!

 

[Carl Colson]

Well Done Jack,Beautiful lines,and thats one Mean looking Sword,Awesome job !!!!

 

[Jack O'Neill]

Thank you guys , it was an interesting project . I am very pleased with the outcome .

 

[JackHammer]

Excellent work Jack. I'll bet it cuts as cleanly as mine.

 

[AVigil]

Damn! is what I said when I saw this
Love the sandwich guard, love the style, love how aggressive it looks.

That is a lot of blade for that price, it is a real deal.

 

[Jack O'Neill]

Hello all , this video , if this works , is the swords big brother in action . 1st disclaimers to follow .

1st Disclaimer , the person in this video is a trained professional and you should not try this at home on your own ,
2Nd Disclaimer , past performance does not necessarily guarantee future returns .

Ok , hope you enjoy .

 

[Jack O'Neill]

I need to add a special thank you to Mecha , one of our members here , A Ti sword maker for helping with the video that Mr Jack Hammer recorded and tested the piece he ordered from me .

Thank you Jack and Mecha .

 

[JackHammer]

I'd like to add that no animals were harmed during the making of that video, although I did barbecue some chicken later that day.

 

[Jack O'Neill]

Hello , still looking for a new home . E-mail me with interest and questions at sandlot@charter.net .

 

[InsuranceGuy]

Wow. That sword is stunning.

 

[Jack O'Neill]

Wow. That sword is stunning.

Thank you sir .