Swords by Period

The Celtic Sword features and anthropomorphic hilt - the human form must have been intended to enhance the power of the owner and to bear a talismanic significance. The British Museum has some excellent examples of this style of sword in their collection.

This replica is of a type associated with the La Tène culture, named after the important Celtic site on Lake Neuchâtel in present-day Switzerland and eastern France. It features a polished bronze hilt with bone grip - both associated with high status. The blade is hand forged from steel and is housed in a hand stitched leather scabbard. This item has a blunt blade and is manufactured for display only.

Total length: 62 cm
Blade length: 46 cm
Grip length: 8 cm
Weight: 1050 g
Blade thickness (base): 0.5 cm
Blade width (base):  4.7 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 6 cm
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: Leather

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

Our Pompeii Gladius features a turned wood pommel and bone grip. The straight blade is hand forged from steel and housed in a wooden scabbard with red leather covering and brass fittings.

This sword is not designed or recommended for contact reenactment (fighting) but is favoured by living history enthusiasts.

Length: 76cm
Blade Length: 49cm
Scabbard: Wood and Leather

Dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.