{"product_id":"mainz-tipo-gladius-molinete","title":"Mainz Type Gladius, Windlass Category-B","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Acquires Mainz Type Gladius, Windlass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMainz type gladius, Windlass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Roman army adopted a direct and pragmatic approach to warfare. The gladius was chosen as the most important secondary weapon because it was practical and efficient, performing excellently in all close-quarters combat situations. With this sword, they conquered most of the then-known world. Original pieces of this replica were unearthed from the ruins of Pompeii. Examples can be found in the book \u003ci\u003e\"What the Soldiers Wore on Hadrian's Wall\"\u003c\/i\u003e by H. Russell Robinson.   \u003cbr\u003eEarly gladiuses, like this version based on the Mainz pattern, had a wasp waist and a long point that combined cutting and stabbing power in a practical weapon. This replica of the Mainz model has a bone handle with decorated brass appliqués on the scabbard. It is made of carbon steel by Windlass Steelcrafts and comes factory-sharpened.\u003cbr\u003e Includes matching wooden case with leather sheath and brass appliqués.\u003cbr\u003e Manufactured by windlass steelcrafts.\u003cbr\u003e This sword is designed as a collector's item or decorative object and is also ideal as an accessory, for example to complete your costume.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Material: carbon steel\u003cbr\u003e - Total length: approx. 71 cm\u003cbr\u003e - Blade length: approx. 50.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e - Blade thickness: approx. 4 mm\u003cbr\u003e - Handle length: approx. 10 cm \/ complete handle approx. 20.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e - Maximum blade width: approx. 5.6 cm.\u003cbr\u003e - Center of gravity: approx. 9 cm (in front of the guard)\u003cbr\u003e - Incl. leather-covered wooden case with brass inserts  \u003cbr\u003e- Weight without cover: approx. 842g\u003cbr\u003e - Weight with case: approx. 1350 g\u003cbr\u003e At \u003cstrong\u003eTienda Medieval,\u003c\/strong\u003e we have thousands of medieval and other period products. Discover them!","brand":"BTT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49795952410967,"sku":"MT-500360","price":299.98,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/6566\/5623\/files\/mt-500360_marto_gladius_sword_mainz_pattern_roman.jpg?v=1736366008","url":"https:\/\/todomedieval.com\/en\/products\/mainz-tipo-gladius-molinete","provider":"Todo Medieval","version":"1.0","type":"link"}