Windlass Steelcrafts

This official gladius is a detail-rich replica of the eagle sword from the movie. Of tempered carbon steel, the blade tapers from the cross guard into a kind of waistline, widening again before the point. This style of blade was named after Mainz, Germany, its place of discovery, and is the highest quality variant of the Roman gladius. The leaf-shaped Mainz blade was sturdier, heaver and better balanced than the Pompeii and Hispanicum styles. Officers in particular were equipped with this kind of gladius.

You can tell from the elaborate decoration of this gladius that this isn't a mere legionary sword. The finely crafted grip with decorative patterns ends seamlessly in the sculptural eagle head – by far the most distinctive feature on this exceptional sword. Covered with dark leather, the wooden scabbard boasts richly decorated metal plates. The relief on the chape shows a ruler surrounded by soldiers, and depicted on the throat is a legionary standing in front of a Roman temple. On the central plates there are classical Roman laurel vines completed by a laurel wreath insignia in the middle of the scabbard. A leather shoulder strap is attached with metal rings to the scabbard. All metal parts have been artificially antiqued to give the Eagle Head Gladius an especially battle-tested look.

Total length: 76.3 cm
Blade length: 50.3 cm
Grip length: 11 cm
Weight: 0.77 kg
Blade thickness (base): 1.5 mm
Blade width (base): 4.8 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 7.7 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Intergrated
Scabbard: Wood, Leather, Brass

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

We have "Gladiator," (the Oscar-winning, epic movie by director Ridley Scott) to thank for this exciting, original licensed helmet. In the movie, Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe) fighting as the Spaniard wore it in the arena.

With its characteristic face guard, the warlike spikes and the threatening steel crest shaped like a shark fin, both friends and foes will show respect when they see you in this spectacular helmet. It is lined with leather and also features an adjustable liner for optimal fit and wearing comfort. With the help of leather straps and metal buckles, you can fasten our Gladiator The Spaniard helmet under your chin.

It comes with an attractive helmet stand so you can show it off at home when you're not showing it off in the arena or the amphitheatre.

Inner circumference: 66 cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece,

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This pointed steel butt cap protects the shaft of your spear against splitting apart and at the same time, provides a counterweight for extremely good spear balance. It can also be used as a weapon in case your spear breaks in the middle.

Length: 22cm
Weight: 567g
Diameter: 2.5cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Only with an excellent spear tip like this one a spear is brought to life. With its weight, the blade made of hardened carbon steel promotes not only the punching force, but also its flight behaviour itself. The hollow area of ​​the Greek spear tip extends in the form of the slightly conical spout over a length of approximately 11 cm. In combination with the two existing lateral holes, the best prerequisites for a secure connection of the Greek spear tip with the shaft (not supplied) are thus provided.

Length: 41cm
Blade Length: 28cm
Blade Width: 7cm
Weight: 567g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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The spear is one of the world’s most ancient weapons.  It was a dominant presence on the field of battle for an amazingly long period of time. This particular blade form was put to use during a wide range of European history by a wide range of different cultures, from Ancient Celts and Greeks to well through the Medieval and Renaissance periods.

This rounded butt cap is made of steel, keeps spear shafts from splitting apart and provides a counterweight to the spearhead for good balance.

Length: 12.9cm
Diameter: 2.6cm
Weight: 220g

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The spear is one of the world’s most ancient weapons.  It was a dominant presence on the field of battle for an amazingly long period of time. This particular blade form was put to use during a wide range of European history by a wide range of different cultures, from Ancient Celts and Greeks to well through the Medieval and Renaissance periods.

This blunt butt cap is made of steel, keeps spear shafts from splintering and provides a counterweight to the spearhead for good balance.

Total length: 14.7 cm
Diameter: 2.6cm
Weight: 240 g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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This staff-shaped mace is a simple weapon. It may lack a certain degree of elegance, but its massive solidity more than makes up for that. And it is very easy to use: pick it up by the wooden grip and start landing blows. When this medieval Italian mace gets going, neither sword nor armor nor bones are safe. Form follows function in this case: it destroys everything it comes into contact with. This mace is nothing less than the advanced development of the club and was used by hosts of foot soldiers and fighting farmers throughout Europe. Our special model is based on a mace found during excavations on the Thames River. It features a two handed grip made of wood wrapped with a double layer of leather and a pommel to balance out the weight of the crossed steel plates.

Total length: 74 cm
Head length: 51.5 cm
Grip length: 18 cm
Width (base): 2.9 cm
Width (point): 5.3 cm
Weight: 2.10 kg

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Our war hammer has two very powerful spikes – one for piercing armor and balancing the flat head, and the other at the top for deadly thrusts. The long straps that keep the head on the shaft also come to a spiky point. The shaft is made of hardwood spiked with steel studs for more holding power.

Total length: 67 cm
Handle length: 54 cm
Hammer length: 3.5 cm
Spike length: 5.2 cm
Head width: 3.2cm
Weight: 1.05 kg

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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The weight of the tempered carbon steel blade benefits the penetrating force of your classic European spear, and has a positive impact on its flight characteristics as well. It has a slightly conical socket that is approx. 13 cm long. The spearhead has a hole at each side so you can securely fasten it to the shaft of your choice (not included). This spearhead design is especially versatile: it was used for centuries all over Europe. We also offer spearheads with 3mm edges suitable for re-enactment.

Total Length: 41cm
Blade Length: 24cm
Blade Width: 5cm
Blade Thickness: 0.5cm
Weight: 510g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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