Classic Hoplite Sword

Greek Hoplite soldier’s sword
Blade shape from circa the 5th century BC
Based on many illustrations and excavated examples
Includes leather covered wood scabbard
Overall length: 71 cm
Weight: 1 kg
Blade material: 1075 High Carbon Steel
Handle Material: Wood, leather
Sharpness: Unsharpened

187.25€

• Shipping: Immediately available 3 pcs
• Pickup: Immediately from store in Kaarina, Finland

SKU: 500734 Categories: All Swords, Manufacturers, Roman Weapons, Rome and ancient history, Short Swords, Swords, Windlass Steelcrafts Tag: guns & knives

Description of the Product

The Greek Hoplite was a tough, effective citizen-soldier and was ferocious in defense of his home city. The most famous ones were from Athens and Sparta, and even though the spear was his weapon of choice, a short sword was also used in close combat. A leaf shaped blade such as the one on this sword, circa the 5th century BC, was quite popular throughout the ancient world, and is based on many illustrations and excavated examples. Features include steel guard and pommel with leather covered wood grip and high carbon steel blade of a far superior quality than any material available in the antiquity. Includes leather covered wood scabbard. This is one of the finest of the ancient world's weapons.