Gladius handle size

flintbow Member Posts: 20	Gladius handle size Jul 8, 2017 2:52:35 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by flintbow on Jul 8, 2017 2:52:35 GMT I picked up a windlass pompeii from the classifieds. The handle seems really skinny, 3/4 inch betwwen the finger ridges, 1 inch at ridges. Is this normal or small?

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Gladius handle size Jul 8, 2017 3:20:14 GMT

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Post by Timo Nieminen on Jul 8, 2017 3:20:14 GMT

Measuring some drawings of antiques, that looks about right. 3/4" to 1" variation between grooves and ridges is more variation than most (and deeper grooves are common on repros), but the average thickness is about right. About 7/8" or 0.9" is usual, front-to-back (so, if oval-shaped or flattened diamond, they'll be a bit thinner side-to-side).

As long as the grip is a good length, so that your hand fits snugly between pommel and guard, a skinny grip is good. It should let you hold it securely (with the support of the pommel) with a relaxed hand. Skinny means your fingers can be closed around it while your hand is still relaxed.

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flintbow
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Gladius handle size Jul 8, 2017 3:46:28 GMT via mobile

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Post by flintbow on Jul 8, 2017 3:46:28 GMT

Yes the hand is tight between pommel snd guard but when i close the hand feels like something is missing. Maybe a squared or diamond shape be better for me. A side note the tang on mine is skinny the larger welded rod means a good fitting handle cannot be removed without destroying it.

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Gladius handle size Sept 14, 2017 3:34:20 GMT

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Post by rhema1313 on Sept 14, 2017 3:34:20 GMT

a good size for a Gladius grip is 3 1/2" hands down. The Guards and the Pommels were designed to help you lock your grip on your glad and to have a better balance overall. Even if you have a wide palm anything bigger than 3 1/2" is too wide of a MAINZ, FULHAM, POMPEII, or HERCULANEUM Sword.

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