Forging a Roman Gladius

[@philliphopkins6903]

The sword that founded an empire........Absolutely beautiful...... I'd love one . ❤

[@winterbornblades]

Thank you very much!

[@omerturk9462]

Admirable travail 🤗

[@urzmontst.george6314]

Nice work, mate.

[@winterbornblades]

Thank you very much!

[@nfbrasil]

Wow!!!! Congratulations!!! A beautifull sword!!! Great job!!! 🇧🇷

[@winterbornblades]

Thank you very much!

[@C_Franc2000]

una obra de arte.. es la mejor espada de todas

[@zou6492]

A very beatiful creation👍👍. Greetings from Belgium 😉🇧🇪🖐️

[@winterbornblades]

Thank you very much!

[@summittaedae2323]

This is just a stunning sword. I love it. Definitely subscribing for content like this 👍🏼

[@winterbornblades]

Thank you so much, I appreciate it!

[@whitesupremepizza7057]

Awesome set up and an awesome sword!

[@winterbornblades]

Thank you very much!

[@wejustsawmanfly]

Beautifull work, wish i had such skills, craftsmanship has to be the most satisfying job in the world 😊

[@winterbornblades]

Thank you very much! It's definitely the most satisfying job I've ever had.

[@caidencinnamonchiken6625]

Rad, keep up the work man.

[@winterbornblades]

Thank you!!

[@francoimparato9190]

Meravigliosa complimenti maestro

[@philliphopkins6903]

Absolutely Beautiful ❤

[@winterbornblades]

Thank you very much!

[@jasonpercy184]

That's a beautiful sword . I'd be happy to own it .

[@winterbornblades]

Thank you very much!

[@andregraven8656]

Bom trabalho ! Ficou linda parabéns!

[@florianweinbacher6272]

I was mistaken when I said that the Gladius evolved from the Spatha. Spatha replaced the Gladius after more use of Cavalry was used by the romans

[@stratosvarvas9168]

Γειά σου φιλαράκι μου από Αθήνα. Ωραίο το ρωμαϊκό σπαθί. Περιμένω κι άλλα τέτοια ωραία.

[@winterbornblades]

Ευχαριστώ πολύ φίλε μου από Καναδά!

[@pustomkumar8165]

Nice sword it looks like it can protect us when needed.not so long not so fat straight type carry little easy.

[@efgoes73]

Perfeito ,lindo trabalho!

[@winterbornblades]

Thank you!

[@ryryr7]

Excellent work and good start to ur channel. I’m sure with more content you will get a large following

[@winterbornblades]

Thank you very much! I'll be putting out more videos in the near future and try to have an upload schedule to keep the content flowing.

[@leonhorder8979]

that's awesome

[@winterbornblades]

Thank you very much!

[@lapualapua3591]

Just wonderful what is the best edge angle for these Roman sword? 45deg 30deg or 25 deg ?

[@winterbornblades]

Thank you! That's tough to say. It all depends on the thickness of the blade and how wide it is. But the angle will change from the guard towards the tip because the blade thickness tapers.

[@lokitheacrocanthosaurus8240]

Gladius is just the latin word for sword. What you made was a Gladius Hispaniensis. It is a Celtiberian sword used by the roman army. Really cool build though. The handle you made is beutiful.

[@winterbornblades]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it!

[@kharga9046]

I would argue I doesn’t have much of a leaf shape I think it looks more like a gladius Pompeii myself

[@lokitheacrocanthosaurus8240]

@@kharga9046 You know what? I see it. You're probably right.

[@winterbornblades]

@kharga9046 Yes exactly, it's a Pompeii Style gladius. I wrote that in the video description, but let's be honest, no one reads those lol. I do want to make a mainz style gladius with the leaf shape one day.

[@charlesdavis9937]

Gladius Pompeii

[@thecrowrains]

Have you ever done a poured bronze casting of sword, axe, knife, etcetera before?

[@winterbornblades]

I have not.

[@zippoblu100]

Hermosa, sublime

[@winterbornblades]

Thank you very much!

[@danielsonguedespontes1729]

Do you have a website?I'd like to purchase a roman gladius.

[@winterbornblades]

@danielsonguedespontes1729 Yes, here is the link right to the gladius. www.winterbornblades.com/shop-winterborn/romulus-roman-gladius

[@romeovidalrodriguez7754]

HOLA Buen Video Saludos🖐

[@winterbornblades]

Thank you!

[@florianweinbacher6272]

What is this white wood you used to make the hilt for this Gladius Hispaniensis

[@winterbornblades]

@@florianweinbacher6272 I used elk antler, but traditional gladius handles are made of holly wood.

[@R_Arizona]

Great forge. What are the dimensions?

[@winterbornblades]

Thanks! It's the Tobasco model made by Chile Forge. Dimensions 6 5/8" W × 6" H × 12" L

[@R_Arizona]

@@winterbornblades thanks for the reply. I’m going to try to forge one.

[@winterbornblades]

@@R_Arizona Awesome!

[@masterdftw4983]

My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, Commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions.

[@macwizer]

Wonder where the Roman’s got their cold rolled flat stock from?

[@thecrowrains]

What was the process for the Romans who did not have a steel factory supplying ready-made steel? One assumes they had to forge their own.

[@winterbornblades]

Back then, they would make their own steel by adding carbon to their iron ore during the forging pocess.

[@dan-xxx-8713]

realy nice work! I am in the market for a battle ready gladius, also here in Spain, they are realy hard to come by, wich is weird in my opinion, do you sell wsords as well?

[@winterbornblades]

Thank you very much! I sell swords worldwide as long as the country will clear them at the border. If you would like a quote go to my website and fill out the for. Thanks! www.winterbornblades.com

[@paulbuzza4334]

Good video, would have liked a little more detail, quick is not always better .

[@winterbornblades]

@paulbuzza4334 Thank you for the feedback. The videos I'm working on now have more detail. Stay tuned.

[@emetdara2999]

Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus would be proud 😁

[@winterbornblades]

Thank you!

[@73288]

Gladius bonus á viró bonó.

[@BrysonKilcrease]

1:00 your hand goes any faster you won't need a furnace

[@winterbornblades]

🤣

[@joesmith-t2z]

Forging a 20" x 2" x 1/4" blade by hand would be a daunting task and very time consuming. I'd' worry about how much carbon I burned out of the steel be the time i was done.

[@winterbornblades]

Forging is definitely very tiring, that's why I invested in a hydraulic press to help speed up the process. From what I've read and have been told by other bladesmiths, the carbon loss happens on the surface of the steel. The affected parts are sanded off after the heat treating process as the shape is refined on the belt grinder.

[@edwintapia9245]

Gladoator

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

I assume the quality of the sword must be at least on par to the real ones or better - maybe you have tried it? Cutting, stability, edge alignment? Today's steel must be much better.

[@winterbornblades]

Yes, today's steel is much better quality and they make better quality swords as long as they're heat treated properly. I test all my swords and they all cut great as long as you have proper technique. Having good edge geometry definitely helps with cutting as well.

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

@@winterbornblades Thank you for your answer, very much appreciated! Iron was very "dirty" in the ancient times. I am sure you only deliver first class quality.

[@winterbornblades]

@bavariancarenthusiast2722 No problem! Yes, there were a lot of impurities in iron and steel back then. The new steel you can buy from foundries are of high quality these days and make for very durable swords. Thank you, I try my best to ensure my swords are of high quality and meet their needs.

[@xxwes997xx]

Bonus Points for properly PEENING the pommel instead of using some stupid screw on crap like half these KZbin "smiths" do.

[@winterbornblades]

@@xxwes997xx Thank you! I prefer peened pommels as well.

[@florianweinbacher6272]

Did you know that the gladius is originating from Spain as Spatha

[@pepegg1992]

Gladius hispaniensis. Espada corta hispana