Gladius Sword

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kazushi

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Has anyone ever thought about having HI make a Gladius Sword? I want one because I think they look cool but would also like to be able to chop things up with it. Most of the swords that I find on the internet look cheap and not made for real use.
 
Yep, the HI kamis should be more than up to making a gladius with that Nepalese flair if given some good designs. Not sure how effective it'll be for chopping though, at least compared to a khuk.
 
I am sure that the people from HI could do a pretty good to a very good job, and they would likely be willing.

On the other hand, why not ask a custom swordsmith here in the US? For example, I am less than 200 miles from you, probably. You could get certain quality and any sorts of embellishments (pattern welding, hamon, etc). There was a gathering of over 200 swordsmiths in Ashokan, NY last year. All of us were from US, Canada, and Europe, though we make swords of several Asian types, also.

just a thought.
kc
 
The Manjushre made by hi
i asked about getting 1 recently and it seemed like it was a no go
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HI's Dukti sword has been mentioned to be sorta similar to a Gladius.

The Dukti is the fifth one from the left:
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(L=>R) 30" Sirupati, 25" Kobra, Der Hauswher, Bhutan Swd, Dukti Swd, Mini Tarwar, Tarwar-Vx2, Short Tibetan Swd
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I have a Manjushree and it looks quite a bit like a gladius. I don't have any real idea other than a resemblance because I don't know exactly what defines a gladius. They clearly can make that style, though. I don't think it would be that great for chopping in the sense of using it as a khuk or machete. Hacking off the arm of a Mongol? Definately!
 
Shann said:
I have a Manjushree and it looks quite a bit like a gladius. I don't have any real idea other than a resemblance because I don't know exactly what defines a gladius. They clearly can make that style, though. I don't think it would be that great for chopping in the sense of using it as a khuk or machete. Hacking off the arm of a Mongol? Definately!
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could i get a pic with some measurements. i would like to see how wide the fullers are and the middle high ridge.
thanks
 
I don't have any pictures of mine, but if you search manjushree there are a few good links and pictures and details.
 
Shann said:
I don't have any pictures of mine, but if you search manjushree there are a few good links and pictures and details.
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i searched all i could, found some specs, but not the ones i wanted
but was hoping i could get a tape measure in the pics.

i tried to ask Yangdu about buying one, but she made it seem like it was a no go on buying it or having one made

thanks
 
I wonder how much variation there was in the specs for the gladius back in Roman times.

I also wonder how a centurion would react to one of his legionaires chopping wood with his gladius. It might not be pretty.
 
kevin -the professor said:
I am sure that the people from HI could do a pretty good to a very good job, and they would likely be willing.

On the other hand, why not ask a custom swordsmith here in the US? For example, I am less than 200 miles from you, probably. You could get certain quality ...
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This strikes me as being in poor taste, here in the Cantina hosted by Yangdu.
 
Howard Wallace said:
I wonder how much variation there was in the specs for the gladius back in Roman times.

I also wonder how a centurion would react to one of his legionaires chopping wood with his gladius. It might not be pretty.
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There was quite a bit of variation over time. And that centurion would probably have attacked him with the ax he should have used. :)
 
The Crow is an awesome short sword, if you can find one. But thick and strong enough for chopping. ;)

John
 
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