Gladius Hispaniensis - High Carbon Damascus Steel - 28"- Roman/ Gladius Samurai Wood Handle: Finely crafted for

Wood Handle: Finely crafted for a firm

located in our Brooklyn woodshop

This knife features 11 pieces of steel folded five times to produce 352 layers

" a French term from 1670

and discernment — which is why it remains one of history's most meaningful swords to display

Gladius Hispaniensis - High Carbon Damascus Steel - 28"- Roman/ Gladius Samurai Wood Handle: Finely crafted forThe Gladius Hispaniensis, often identified as the Roman or Gladiator Sword, boasts a heritage rooted deeply in ancient combat's heart and soul. A quintessential symbol of Roman foot soldiers, the term "gladius" originates from Latin, translating aptly to "sword". Historical Backdrop In the earliest phases, Roman swords borrowed heavily from Grecian designs. However, by the 3rd century BC, influenced by their conquest of Hispania and the Celtiberian