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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on May 16, 2011 2:39:26 GMT
OK guys my brother is looking for a gladius, i must be fully functional, and sub 125$ i know about the 150$ albion bare blades, ad that might be a possibility if hes willing to hold off, but im mainy wanting to find sub 125$ ones. are the deepeeka swords from kult of athena any good? he also prefers that it be sharpened as its going to be used for cutting
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Sébastien
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Post by Sébastien on May 16, 2011 2:54:29 GMT
Hello Saito ! For a functionnal, backyard-cutting gladius, I'd avoid Deepeka. I've never held any Deepeka product, but I heard alot about them on the forum. I've read their blade's steel is quite soft and the fittings are rumored to be fragile, prone to break (when they are proeprly fitted...). So far, the only sub/near 125 $ gladius that I spotted KOA is the Windlass Gladiator Gladius ; www.kultofathena.com/product.asp ... ator+Sword I hope this will help you. Happy shopping ! |
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Post by Greg on May 16, 2011 3:20:16 GMT
I know Ric has the above Gladius. It was one of his earlier purchases if I recall. The threaded pommel is a real pisser on this one tho. Sure, you can always put in some leather spacers after the wood gets worn down. And then there is always the option of epoxy to keep the thing from coming loose. Again, if I recall, Ric just epoxied the whole handle and then some more on the pommel and it hasn't come loose since. Oh, and if he's looking for just a "short sword" type of blade, there is always the Windlass Qama: kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=400164I was in the process of converting mine into a traditional gladius when I accidentally turned it into a spear.  The biggest issue I had with this one is that it's meant to be a thruster. But there isn't anything keeping my hand from sliding up the grip and onto the blade. I had noticed this one time when doing some thrusts and made a mental note to be more careful. |
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on May 16, 2011 12:07:51 GMT
wow for 34 bucks thats hard to beat....thanks greg
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on May 16, 2011 12:08:32 GMT
that wndlas is nice too, thanks guys!
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Post by joeydac on Jul 15, 2011 1:12:16 GMT
the gladiator sword is tight i have one too quick cutter very pointy they epoxy the fittings now solid as a rock
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Post by MLanteigne on Jul 28, 2011 5:56:03 GMT
Deepeeka swords are for reenactment only...essentially just show pieces.
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Post by joeydac on Aug 16, 2011 16:54:06 GMT
did you try finditarmory.com they have some nice gladius there also
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Post by MLanteigne on Aug 24, 2011 5:26:11 GMT
Yeah, but they are Indian-made...QC is questionable as is the steel type. The tangs usually aren't great either...
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