{"product_id":"espada-romana-tipo-podlodow-con-vaina-siglo-iii-0116201100","title":"Roman sword Podlodów type with scabbard, 3rd century 0116201100","description":"\u003ch2\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRoman Podlodów sword with scabbard, 3rd century AD\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis Roman sword is a reconstruction based on several original finds from the 3rd century. The originals were found near Podlodów (in present-day Poland) in the archaeological area of ​​the Przeworsk culture. A few more blades have also been excavated from Podlodów along or near the Limes, the outer border of the Roman Empire. It is believed that these swords came largely from Roman smiths and at some point found their way through the empire to the Barbaricum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Although hardly different from its predecessors in terms of blade length, this particular Spatha variant, which was probably designed as an effective cutting sword for close combat, had a broader blade with usually two to four fullers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe Roman sword offered here has a broad, double-edged blade made of EN45 spring steel with a double fuller. The cutting edges are not sharpened and the continuous blade tang is screwed to the end of the handle. The hilt with flattened, oval pommel and octagonal guard and grip is made of wood and brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The one-handed Roman sword is delivered with a red wooden\/leather scabbard with hood and brass belt loop (maximum belt width 5 cm) and black cord trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It should be noted that this sword is not suitable for display combat. It is designed as a collector's item or decorative object and is also ideal as an accessory, for example to complete your costume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Details:\u003cbr\u003e - Material: EN45 spring steel blade (carbon steel, \u003cstrong\u003enot stainless\u003c\/strong\u003e ), wooden handle with brass inlay\u003cbr\u003e - Total length: approx.89cm \u003cbr\u003e- Blade length: approx. 73 cm - Blade thickness: approx. 4.8 mm \/ 3.8 mm (cutting edges approx. 1 mm)\u003cbr\u003e - Handle length: approx. 16 cm (handle area approx. 10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e - Maximum blade width: approx. 4.8 cm\u003cbr\u003e - Center of gravity: approx. 17.5 cm in front of the guard\u003cbr\u003e - Includes wooden case with genuine leather sheath, brass hardware and cord wrap\u003cbr\u003e - Weight without cover: approximately 1.1 kg\u003cbr\u003e - Weight with cover: approx. 1.4 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The above specifications may vary slightly from copy to copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The steel used here is not stainless and may show slight signs of corrosion. We recommend that you regularly care for the blade and the sheath, for example with ballistol, a universal oil that is ideal for preserving steel products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt EspadasYMás we have the best Roman swords of all kinds such as the Gladius, as well as related swords such as the Iberian Falcata or the Celtic Spatha. We also have medieval swords, famous swords such as the Tizona or the Cid swords. Fencing swords, bastard swords, etc.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eWe have the best Roman swords in our store, you can even find scabbards for your collection. Don't hesitate and buy your Roman sword in our store.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BTT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46980644962642,"sku":"116201100","price":168.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/0826\/4786\/products\/espada-romana-tipo-podlodow-con-vaina-siglo-iii-0116201100-espadasymas.jpg?v=1694212393","url":"https:\/\/espadasymas.com\/en-uk\/products\/espada-romana-tipo-podlodow-con-vaina-siglo-iii-0116201100","provider":"Espadas y Más","version":"1.0","type":"link"}