Gladius Sword

[D.Crawford]

Here's one I built in 2013. It's currently listed in the" Custom For Sale by individual" area here:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1147325-Gladius-Sword


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[crimsonfalcon07]

I feel like I've seen this one before. It's just as much a win now as then.

 

[Mecha]

I love its noir visage and black leather scabbard.

 

[D.Crawford]

Thank you guys. I had a lot of fun building it.

 

[Lycosa]

NICE.
Make more.
rolf

 

[BePrepared]

NICE.
Make more.
rolf

what he said!!

 

[horseclover]

The thread from last April

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1061785-Roman-Gladius-build?

 

[Rhinoknives1]

What I really enjoy is that you captured the simplicity of the Gladius sword the way the average soldier/Citizen would of most likely had with similar accents of style. Most over do them. There is a special beauty in simplicity.

 

[crimsonfalcon07]

I hadn't clicked through and looked at the price until today, but it's very reasonable. This will be a good deal for someone, I'm sure.

 

[BlackKnight86]

That's really beautiful work, Mr Crawford! Do you regularly hilt bare blades, or was that a favor for your friend/neighbor? Have you ever done a basket hilt, let's say, for a cutlass?

 

[D.Crawford]

That's really beautiful work, Mr Crawford! Do you regularly hilt bare blades, or was that a favor for your friend/neighbor? Have you ever done a basket hilt, let's say, for a cutlass?

Thanks very much. This was my first time doing a sword project. I've never done a basket hilt but it would be an interesting undertaking.

 

[vikingsandminions]

D. Crawford, i really like the simple elegance of your gladius. is the pommel welded on or threaded?

 

[D.Crawford]

D. Crawford, i really like the simple elegance of your gladius. is the pommel welded on or threaded?

Thanks very much. Neither welded or threaded. I've had several inquiries about how I mounted the pommel so rather than type a long description, here's a pic.

The tang has "shoulders" near the end so I formed the middle layer of the pommel to ride on those shoulders. This way I could anneal & peen the tang without
stressing & cracking the handle material. Hope this helps.

Thanks,
David