United Cutlery: Combat Commander Gladiator

[clearytja]

Bump....find anybody find out the thickness?
TC

 

[G. Scott H.]

Looks like only 2mm, according to the spec sheet here: http://www.knifecenter.com/item/UC3009/united-cutlery-combat-commander-gladiator-sword-uc3009 :grumpy:

 

[BePrepared]

they're on the market now. I want to hear from sone one who has handled one in person

 

[Pirate63]

For $30 why not. Its price is the same as the CS Gladius which I have so I may get one to play with and compare. The blade thickness of the CS Gladius is 2.8mm so if the blade is thinner but the UC sword is lighter. The blade thickness should not be a concern if the steel is properly heat treated. Most machetes which is basically what this sword is are 2mm thick. As a backyard cutter it should be fine.

 

[Pirate63]

I contacted United Cutlery CS and they stated the blade thickness is 3mm.

 

[G. Scott H.]

Whether 2 or 3mm, I agree that it'll work just fine as a cutter. However, I got excited when I read the 3/16" figure because that would make it more like a true short sword and less like a machete.

 

[BePrepared]

Whether 2 or 3mm, I agree that it'll work just fine as a cutter. However, I got excited when I read the 3/16" figure because that would make it more like a true short sword and less like a machete.

^ that's exactly, precisely what I was thinking. I don't need another machete. I have 4, all of which are MUCH higher quality than this thing could possibly be at that price point. I was hoping for a low budget swordlike-object.

 

[Pirate63]

Basically its UC's version of the CS Gladius machete. Its that simple.

 

[kaotikross]

Both are reasonably priced. Time for a machete-off, to see who is the King of the "machetes that somewhat resemble the Roman gladius"

 

[Pirate63]

Both are reasonably priced. Time for a machete-off, to see who is the King of the "machetes that somewhat resemble the Roman gladius"

For $30 I might have to do just that. I can always use another "beater" blade anyway.

 

[Mecha]

Why are gladii so pop right now!

 

[crimsonfalcon07]

Why are gladii so pop right now!

Why haven't you made one yet? Your Ti seems perfectly suited, IMO.

 

[BePrepared]

Why are gladii so pop right now!

Easiest question I've been asked all week

 

[Mecha]

FINE THEN, Mr. Falcon. Gladius inc. :grumpy:

 

[crimsonfalcon07]

Good man. I'll be excited to see what you come up with.

 

[Czechmate]

My inner mall ninja yearns for a budget, sword like, gladius...

It sounds like this is too "machete" and not enough "sword" though.

 

[Czechmate]

Double tap...