Forging a Roman Gladius
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- čas přidán 4. 08. 2022
- Documenting the making of a Pompeii style Roman Gladius from forging to finish! This sword is a re-creation of an actual sword type used by Roman Soldiers in the town of Pompeii. The town was destroyed by a violent eruption of nearby Mount Vesuvius. Four gladius swords were excavated, matching this style. The grip was originally completed using “Holly” type wood, but I used elk antler to make it a little more unique.
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The sword that founded an empire........Absolutely beautiful...... I'd love one . ❤
Thank you very much!
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.
Thank you very much, I appreciate it!
I would argue I doesn’t have much of a leaf shape I think it looks more like a gladius Pompeii myself
@@kharga9046 You know what? I see it. You're probably right.
@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.
Gladius Pompeii
Wow!!!! Congratulations!!! A beautifull sword!!! Great job!!! 🇧🇷
Thank you very much!
My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, Commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions.
Bom trabalho ! Ficou linda parabéns!
Awesome set up and an awesome sword!
Thank you very much!
una obra de arte.. es la mejor espada de todas
Have you ever done a poured bronze casting of sword, axe, knife, etcetera before?
I have not.
Meravigliosa complimenti maestro
Nice sword it looks like it can protect us when needed.not so long not so fat straight type carry little easy.
Absolutely Beautiful ❤
Thank you very much!
A very beatiful creation👍👍. Greetings from Belgium 😉🇧🇪🖐️
Thank you very much!
Rad, keep up the work man.
Thank you!!
This is just a stunning sword. I love it. Definitely subscribing for content like this 👍🏼
Thank you so much, I appreciate it!
Beautifull work, wish i had such skills, craftsmanship has to be the most satisfying job in the world 😊
Thank you very much! It's definitely the most satisfying job I've ever had.
Γειά σου φιλαράκι μου από Αθήνα. Ωραίο το ρωμαϊκό σπαθί. Περιμένω κι άλλα τέτοια ωραία.
Ευχαριστώ πολύ φίλε μου από Καναδά!
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.
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.
Excellent work and good start to ur channel. I’m sure with more content you will get a large following
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.
That's a beautiful sword . I'd be happy to own it .
Thank you very much!
that's awesome
Thank you very much!
Perfeito ,lindo trabalho!
Thank you!
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.
Back then, they would make their own steel by adding carbon to their iron ore during the forging pocess.
Nice work, mate.
Thank you very much!
Hermosa, sublime
Thank you very much!
Just wonderful what is the best edge angle for these Roman sword? 45deg 30deg or 25 deg ?
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.
Wonder where the Roman’s got their cold rolled flat stock from?
1:00 your hand goes any faster you won't need a furnace
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HOLA Buen Video Saludos🖐
Thank you!
Gladius bonus á viró bonó.
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?
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!
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Gladoator
a fine sword. would you ever make a katana?
Thank you! I get asked that a lot, so maybe I'll try to make one someday.
Great forge. What are the dimensions?
Thanks! It's the Tobasco model made by Chile Forge.
Dimensions
6 5/8" W × 6" H × 12" L
@@winterbornblades thanks for the reply. I’m going to try to forge one.
@@R_Arizona Awesome!
Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus would be proud 😁
Thank you!
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.
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.
@@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.
@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.
Did you know that the gladius is originating from Spain as Spatha
Gladius hispaniensis.
Espada corta hispana