I have been a bit quiet of late and have not been able to get into a workshop much for the last 5 months but have recently finished this gladius.
It is an interesting weapon that has a slim and rather typically plain 1st century gladius blade except for the reinforced point. This is a feature I have not seen before on a gladius (this was based on an extant example) and in fact the point comes to a star section rather than perhaps a square that you may expect. It of course makes for an effective stabbing weapon and I have shown a gentle stab into spruce to show the point profile.
The sword also features a curios 'tang button' of a folded sheet clasping four rings that are all free to move. This is based on a find from Mainz I believe.
The guard and pommel are in elm and the spacers and the grip are in box.
I hope you like it.
Regards
Tod
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