The Oldest Reproduction Sword I Own (Made in Mid-90s)

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** Other reproductions of Roman gladii that I would recommend checking out **
Budget gladius (good value for the money):
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A less historical but nice looking alternative:
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Mid-range reproductions:
Dynasty Forge - ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kult...
Del Tin (without scabbard) - ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kult...
Del Tin (with scabbard) - ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kult...
Albion (high-end, highly recommended if you can afford it):
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Modern, tactical version (not historically accurate but well designed):
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#Roman #Gladius #Review

[@creepingthyme9552]

*INCREDIBILIS*

[@iliakonovalov9198]

INCONTINENS

[@jacobcandrawit]

👎

[@fodge5395]

Cheesy Child INFIRMUS!

[@anungunrama9344]

INFIRMUS

[@minimoYT]

ETIAM!

[@Vaalin]

The Latin nerd in me is pleased by you pointing out gladii is the correct plural.

[@frostthefoxxo7192]

Were you... GLADius to hear it?

[@netenes1]

Why would you use plural forms from a dead language? If you use English, just use "s" and go on.

[@martinhanke1670]

@@netenes1 because, you always use the correct wordage if you know it. I appreciate the knowledge.

[@JohnDoe-on6ru]

Caesar is also pleased.

[@Vaalin]

@@netenes1 , technically Latin is not a dead language, since it's the official language of the Holy See and is still used by the Catholic Church in some circumstances. Besides, being knowledgeable is always better than being not, so if you know the correct form of a foreign word it's tasteful to use it. Of course in some cases it's simply the standard using foreign words as indeclinable so one should weight the effects of doing otherwise. But I daresay Latin is a special case since it's been used in academia for centuries to the point that some of its words have been adopted even in the English language and they do actually get declined the proper way - say atomic nucleuses instead of atomic nuclei in a physics course and try not to be laughed at. Anyway, in the end the real reason is the one I mentioned in my original comment: I'm a nerd when it comes to Latin since I extensively studied Latin and Latin literature in high school (here in Italy we, unsurprisingly, have special high schools where Latin is mandatory).

[@Night-Jester]

Beautiful gladius. Big Roman fan and big fan of the gladius design. Thanks for the tips on storing swords at the end.

[@takojitsu2197]

For super budget guys that really like this sword coldsteel makes a " Gladius machete" I did landscaping work, and I live in Texas (we can openly carry swords, knifes, and guns as we please for the most part) wanted to look cool so I just carried it around at work and beat the crap out of it and it really held up.

[@sylvanstrength7520]

Raven Armory used to list prices. You're looking at closer to 1-2 k

[@johnnychingaso]

I am so happy that somebody has finally recognized the existence of ancient Roman Ninja. Thank you for allowing me to win that argument with my friends... finally.

[@quimble2177]

I really want a Gladius, less so for actual use, more for putting it on a wall cuz Gladii are fucking awesome...and I’m a huge Rome Nerd.

[@baronprocrastination1722]

Honestly I'd uss it to cut up plastic water bottles. It seems like a fun exercise, all things considered, and it's technically recycling, which is nice.

[@darksamich1173]

This sword is older than me.

[@FairlyUnknown]

I checked the Raven Armory just for a bit of fun and I have to say, wow, I am truly impressed. Their blades look absolutely fantastic. Don't scoff at checking the "fantasy" section of blades either, they are all very usable and look stunning. The designs are amazing.

[@hismajestylordsmenkhare5878]

Except for Snaga, I love David Gemmels books but that axe is much too heavy to be useable, axes even large axes like dane axes etc didnt weigh much more than 2 or 3 lbs that monster is 3 times that or more depending on turned or faceted haft.

[@panthertats6092]

that sword has truly been loved and cared for. hoping to see it many, many more times in future vids. great vid Skall

[@minisam1988]

for me i like a simple and elegant sword and that sums that up. Its a tool not a piece of jewellery. I'm especially fond of historical accurate swords from the ancient era. The Kopech (excuse spelling) is another fave you have.

[@xirensixseo]

Only now do I realize the effort put into each video, seeing all the suggestions and links in the description, all to be more convenient for a potential customer of a company skal has no monetary connection to. Kudos man

[@rilakkuma5065]

Something nice about youtubers that don't feel the need to shout.

[@kodoyama]

Simon's work is absolutely sublime. I've visited his forge and seen plenty of his work in person, it's pretty much peerless. His waiting list is upwards of seven or eight years now though, so you'd need to be very patient if you wanted another. I intend to commission an Anglo Saxon sword and scabbard at some point.

[@rajamicitrenti1374]

In certain categories, Raven Armoury still does list starting prices for the category. For example, their Historical Dark Ages page says Viking Swords start from £1,400, which comes out to about $1,850 US, not counting the 20% Value-Added Tax that would go on top of that. Also, I think that is one of their Fulham style. They have a pic of a Fulham on their site, and it has the same very slight leaf shape to it.

[@M6nst6r6]

Always wondered about that particular sword, it does indeed look fancy and practical at the same time!

[@mythguard6865]

6:38 someone was please make a gif of this

[@Olav_Hansen]

I will

[@Olav_Hansen]

I made a little mp4 that i shared on google drive, if you share it on for example WhatsApp it's a gif. Here is the link drive.google.com/file/d/1y3j9R4Px5NW95BixOV1RihMlkB7MuoNC/view?usp=drivesdk

[@jonnyenough1531]

Mythguard Whatever else I'll try to do. KZbin.gif

[@KduJuggler]

INCREDIIIIIBILIS

[@therhun5938]

RAH

[@pizzasesina6931]

INFIRMUS!

[@NoxxeRArt]

E T I A M

[@zaijasku3]

This is a fun one for you to ponder, you always focus on the physical part of weopenry, why not change it up and focus on what mentality is good for using a weopen (ex: focus, sanity, fear, tactics etc)

[@Doctor_Kissworthy]

I've been to Raven Armoury near Thaxted, Essex, in England about 20 years ago. I only live 20 miles away. I was given a little tour. Real sword making. Fascinating stuff. They will make you a custom sword if you have the money. blunt or live blade!

[@ZemplinTemplar]

I'm glad you've kept it. :-) Nice-looking gladius.

[@The4cp]

It's absolutely beautiful!

[@kozureokami8374]

In one of your videos when talking about audible you mentioned David Gemmell. Raven Armoury makes a Snaga and The Swords of Night and Day!

[@jorgefernandez6407]

You have what "I" would call, a perfect Gladius (for me)! Which btw, the Gladius my favorite sword. Thank you for the video. I really liked it!!!

[@Dalestarbuck]

I know if I do ever get around to starting a sword collection I would start with a gladius. I do love the look of them.

[@ArmouredProductions]

Roma Invicta We need more Gladius reviews and tests on KZbin.

[@Chineseknives]

I really like that design. I love it.

[@deepenproductions]

I have no idea why I even like your videos. It’s very entertaining though!

[@Thane36425]

I have a Pompeii pattern gladius from Museum Replicas from the 1990s. That's a good blade. It thrusts well and can cut, but the large pommel can be hard on the wrist on the cut. That said, it was a handy size to use in the house, if it came to that.

[@Pablo_Esco]

You can't unscrew the pommel? Heresy!

[@eroktartonga4032]

lol

[@breaden4381]

That's why the Roman Empire fell

[@letmepreachhisname2184]

Romans used a special type of pommel that came pre-detached from the sword for quicker use. In later periods, this design was modernized by lengthening the pommel which was then attached to a wooden shaft for life's convenience. Pretty popular thing among gruts back then. Pilum they called it.

[@breaden4381]

I can’t believe I forgot about that

[@HuyGia-wp5tx]

I believe you can on some model.

[@Gyrochickens]

Absolutely love your vids skall, i learn a lot every time i watch one of your videos. Out of curiosity i wanted to know your opion about how functional Zabuza's executioner blade is, maybe if you didn't mind sharing? (Is an anime sword, but not as crasy as most)

[@martinhanke1670]

absolutely beautiful sword. i now want one.

[@El_Chompo]

You could carve a very small notch or depression or just some very small mark of some kind on the handle that you can feel so that you can have proper edge alignment natively.

[@MrMann703]

Waiting on my united cutlery honshu version of the gladius, videos to scratch the itch while i wait lol. Thank you for the video.

[@jasondoe2596]

Absolutely beautiful, along with its scabbard!

[@erichusayn]

Beautiful. Just checked out their site. They make some pretty swords...

[@david.bowerman]

Very nice Sword. The curvature on the edge is very pronounced to me in the video.

[@colesaul-milligan7478]

Thanks Skall!

[@HawkOfGP]

You can find some values on the Raven Armoury website although the Gladius examples shown don't have a prize. But we do know that "Viking Swords cost from £1,400. " and the generic medieval one-handed sword on the site is over £2000. Your guess for the Gladius of at least $800 is probably accurate and probably a bit more.

[@kodoyama]

I was over at Raven Armoury a while back, Simon is a first class craftsman. To buy a piece like this now would cost several thousand pounds at least and I believe the waiting list is around 5-6 years.

[@arcaneknight9799]

you're in love with this sword

[@212Strat]

The top of that grip has a beautiful patina on it.

[@Brother-Caliber]

You mentioned being interested in the Celts, could you make some videos on Celtic blades and shields?

[@outlaw3308]

I've been waiting for this video! K love the gladius.

[@justinxiong5351]

I’ve always liked that sword in particular

[@fritz8393]

About the steel and wood type, maybe you could ask raven amory about that. Its really a nice looking sword.

[@primalwolfe4711]

The gladius is one of my favorite swords

[@SirDrasticG]

Got to KZbin at the right time

[@Clark_808]

Finally a gladius review

[@koosh138]

just thinking of a side by side comparison with this and the kindjal

[@seanc8054]

his technique has improved a lot over the years which helps with cutting i bet

[@inazuma-fulgur]

Devious!

[@renoblevg5375]

If you can get one, can you do a review on the Lupine from the swords path? Thinking about getting it for my first serious sword but have no idea about the actual quality of it, just because it looks good doesn't mean it is

[@daniellee8162]

6:37 The part I've been waiting for

[@AlexandraKormos]

OMG!!! THIS is my secret wet dream ... a Gladius from Raven-Armoury ... i so envy you ... Love your Videos btw!!!

[@nikolassevy1406]

What's the news from the other provinces? And Hello

[@Andwhydoicare1]

Devious

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

thats such beautiful gladius

[@AW-hg3pc]

the little blunt bit on the flared out part near the tip gave me OCD xD Gotta sharpen every angle Skall.

[@christopher7398]

Really need to add a gladius to my collection

[@charleymonprofit2321]

Devious ninja grip! loved it

[@tet876]

Skal! could you make a video about poison used on/in weapons? I think the hollywood idea of coating a blade in fermented snake inards and slashing someone has spread a bit too much

[@mukkaar]

That handle is kind of like pepper mill :D If the grip part was any thicker wit would be exactly like wooden pepper mill.

[@davidbodor1762]

How hard is it to cut a spear's shaft with a sword? A lot of ppl seem to think its easy which I think is insane...

[@alastor1052]

It's nigh impossible. The chances of you hitting the shaft multiple times on the same spot is non-existant and you need to hit it multiple times to cut it if you're trying with a sword. If it's an axe you're talking about and the angle is right, you could do it in one blow

[@silentkiller2mm]

Depends. Good wood - probably not possible in a real life battle situation. But especially in asia, there have been spears made of bamboo which is significantly --although still not easy to the untrained-- more susceptible to cuts. That's why you have more reporty of spears cut in half in places like Feudal Japan, the old Chinese dynasties or in general the entire SEA region.

[@gatsumoron]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/goLNe5SsmNiBoKM He has already done an experiment concerning that matter

[@thevillageidiot5864]

Skall might have done a vid on that I think

[@FairlyUnknown]

He's covered it in past videos.

[@ChibiBoxing]

Now I need to see how a roman ninja would look like.

[@shrimpanzy7627]

*peers directly into my very soul* devious!

[@nopizza267]

If you were a history teacher, your class would be lit

[@wendel5868]

The Condor Mainz Gladius is cool too.

[@HeroLanding]

What about a video about sword/sheat maintenance? I would like to have my own weapon collection someday. Say hi Skallagrim!

[@eroktartonga4032]

A nice replica representing obvious Celtic-Roman interaction. It seems to be a bit longer than original Mainz; seems closer to original Celtic blade. Still well worked. Just imagine it was also made of bronze. Thanks for the exhibit Skall. ( Roman ninja part though :P )

[@kylarstern7550]

I really love this sword :)

[@SuperSpitfire1999]

Was thinking about picking up the dynasty forge example. It will be my first real sword if you would even consider it to be lol but there is not one video I can find on that sword and no reviews on kult of athena

[@thelonerider5644]

That is a very nice looking gladius. @7:02 that zombie shoulda quit while he was a head.

[@Johnnysthunder]

Devious...

[@alexbaxter1751]

Roma Invicta!

[@darrianweathington1923]

Alpha Goliath et tu. Alpheous?

[@AMoodyB3ar]

I found a fix for the notification problem. I just watched a bunch of sparring videos a month ago and now new videos just show up in my recommended tab.

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[@RetiredRhetoricalWarhorse]

I literally loled at the Roman ninja... 9gag hasn't managed that too often but here you go :D.

[@TheZombie13777]

That's actually my favorite of your swords

[@NaginataMike]

I would like a video about the spatha. :)

[@Amber-Phantom]

What song do you use for your intro? It’s very nice and relaxing. Gives off a very serene fantasy vibe :)

[@xandinho123456789]

I wanna know this too

[@superstrongtoa]

How does Raven Armoury swords compare to Albion swords? Is Raven Armoury higher quality or just as good as Albion?

[@joadams8022]

Raven Armoury make hand-forged individual pieces, Albion make production replicas that are just better designed and polished than say Windlass. They're not even on the same scale.

[@rawovunlapin8201]

Jo Adams thanks

[@simondean5227]

@@joadams8022 I feel like you're bashing Albion a little bit, here. Albion has top tier materials, and their construction is virtually flawless. From a performance standpoint, Albion is phenomenal. I don't know enough about Raven armory to comment on them, but what I can say is that Albion is amazing.

[@joadams8022]

Yes, I am, to be honest. Sure, Albions are well made and solidly designed, but when you can get an authentic, handmade sword from the likes of Mateusz Sulowski or Maciej Kopciuch for not much more, I don't see the appeal. It's a bit like how Starbucks do better coffee than most high street places but don't compare to coffee from a real barista. Albion are consistently reliable modern swords, though, you know what you're getting.

[@simondean5227]

@@joadams8022 I'll have to check out the smiths you mentioned, as I only know of a few European custom makers.

[@JohnDoe-on6ru]

3:14 Lol Skall's in the background not giving a fk :D

[@tetsubo57]

THis my favorite sword in your collection.

[@ApeSkit01]

Those devious Roman Ninjas

[@2dumd2live]

I have have a pepper grinder that looks almost exactly like that handle. It's really off putting for some reason.

[@silentkiller2mm]

I've never been a fan of the Gladius' hilt, but the blades look neat. This one's a fine piece, it seems from the video! How is the balancing? It looks like it has the weight more towars the point which is kinda unusual for thrustng swords like the Gladius' was. (I don't know that much about acient weapons though.)

[@kaimagnus5760]

The Gladius was an all purpose arming sword actually. It was just as effective at cutting and thrusting. Thrusting was just the more common attack for in formation shield users since standing close enough to someone for your shields to touch made cutting/slashing motions less practical.

[@sigspearthumb3904]

Psst, I know who you are. Hail Sithis!

[@bosknight7837]

kai magnus to be fair,it’s a bit too short to be an effective cutter in a combat scenario

[@xavierh.5102]

the heavier weight towards the front gives it more kukri or machete like properties, which probably makes it more effective at slashing (or rather chopping) when you can't move your arm as much as in more modern European battle tactics.

[@bosknight7837]

Xavier H. That’s what the Gladius hispaniensis was for. There are Roman letters describing the chopped up bodies and severed limbs those swords left behind

[@TheZeroDav]

it looks like Malnz when from the looks from the chart you have

[@DasMaggie]

The roman ninja killed me. :DD lol

[@kristofb5013]

Skallagrim- How often do you do maintenance on your swords? You have quite a number of swords so do you set a few days of the year aside to just get them all out and see to the blades and scabbards? What is the general process?

[@viniciovp4ever]

Omg, the gladius

[@mindfulmarketing9414]

OMG Stewart I went to Lambrick with that guy!

[@mindfulmarketing9414]

And I saw your girlfriend at Uvic, Skall. Lol

[@ChrissieBear]

The leaf shape is quite evident to me.

[@jordanwilliams6972]

5.24 "The grind of the blade is flawless" looks like one point is higher than the other tho

[@ogre7699]

23 years? Holy shit, the gladius truly is a legendary sword if a well crafted one can last that long.

[@mrlynx2240]

Any idea how he sharpened it

[@sunemathiasrum9195]

Canada you plz make a brusletto reweiw. If i written something wrong its because i am norwegian

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[@valiedatedtech4437]

A Gladius is mainly use for thrust and stabing

[@randomguy9515]

I have a question about HEMA: How old do you need to be to start with HEMA? Because I am only 14 but really wants to practice (long)swordfighting, or how do I need to start with it?

[@scottmacgregor3444]

It depends. If you are joining a club/school/studio then it is going to depend on their particular rules. Check the HEMA Club Finder (Google it) if you haven't already. At my club you would be able to take adult classes at 15 if I recall.

[@randomguy9515]

@@scottmacgregor3444 There is a school in my neighbourhood and the website says "Everyone is welcome, mostly students" so i don't know, but is the best way to start just go to a school or buy a sword and practice at home with it? (Btw sorry for my English spelling)

[@scottmacgregor3444]

@@randomguy9515I would suggest at least checking out the club in your area. If you start by practicing at home by yourself there's not really any way to know if you're doing it right. Also, don't buy a sharp to practice or play around with. Please. If you want a training sword, buy a synthetic. If you join a club, they may provide training weapons.

[@randomguy9515]

@@scottmacgregor3444 thx for your advice, I will use it...

[@scottmacgregor3444]

@@randomguy9515 you're welcome. Fair warning, I'm not really an expert on the subject myself, being only about a half year on in HEMA. Have fun out there. I really wish I'd found out about HEMA when I was your age.

[@El_Chompo]

What is the stringed instrument playing in the intro?

[@naderzein2435]

Its a lute.