Some specifications of the product –
The replica of the Late Roman Spatha is made of high-carbon steel and the scabbard is made of wood. The blade has two 7mm fullers (grooves) running along the length. The scabbard is covered with vegetable-tanned goat leather and is further decorated using brass parts. All parts are handmade, the decorative engraving is also done using a hammer and chisel technique. All parts are welded together and finally glued to the leather of the scabbard.
Period – Roman Era
Total length – 83 cm
Blade length – 65 cm
Blade width – 5 cm
Gross weight (with sheath) – 4.00 pounds
Sword weight – 2.5 pounds
Base Material – High carbon hardened-steel
Produce Code – ARWP-05
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It’s a wonderful spatha. The price is very good and the communication with the seller was excellent. Perfect item for historical reenactment. I highly recommend this shop!
This is a very nice replica of a late Roman spatha of the type found in the Danish bog deposit of the third century AD at Vimose. Blade is a bit heavy and could be ground down thinner, but nice shape and double fuller. The scabbard is beautiful too, although it s a later, fifth-century type, but very well done with bone slide and Latin-inscribed chape, ‘long live Gratian.’ Really good sword, especially for the price.