Product Overview
This sword is made of wood, akin to the ones used by Gladiators for training, and honoring retiring warriors. Overall length 27 inches.
Not only were wooden swords used by Gladiators for training, but if he survived the arena and lived long enough to retire, a symbolic wooden gladius, or rudius, was awarded as a token of discharge and freedom.
Our practice sword is made of solid steamed beechwood with a darker contrasting stain on the pommel and hilt. Fully seasoned, it can take the abuse of sparring, even edge-to-edge, although wood can break along the grain. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts.
- Overall Length: 27"
- Blade Length: 20"
- Blade Width: 1-3/4
- Blade Thickness: 5/8"
- Weight: 12 oz
- Material: Steamed Beechwood
