Xiphos - Ancient Greek Sword

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• High Grade Replica Xiphos.
• Solid Brass Fittings.
• Hand Forged Blade.
• Full Tang.
• Sharp.
• Functional.
• EN45 Steel Blade.
• With Studded Scabbard.
• Leather Grip.

This is a very solid sword to hold in the hand - you will immediately be aware that this is a robust and well constructed weapon: a handmade worthy tribute to the hoplites of Ancient Greece. There is great irony in noting that the xiphos (most successful sword design of the Ancient World) was developed by the Greeks, who were ostensibly spearmen. Their swords (although superb by the standards of the time) were never regarded as the main battle weapon and played a purely secondary role. Once the spears had been thrown, or lost in battle, swords were then engaged to finish the conflict in a decisive manner. The xiphos was introduced around 800-400BC, comprised of a double-edged, leaf-shaped blade and was effective in both slashing and stabbing.

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Weight: 1.224 Kilos (excluding scabbard)

Overall length: 74cm

Blade length: 56cm

Blade width: 5.3cm (at widest point)

Grip length: 12,3cm (excluding pommel)

Guard width: 10 cm

Point of Balance: 8.7 cm from guard

Centre of Percussion: 22.3 cm from guard

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FUN FACT: A DOZEN OF THESE EXACT SWORDS WERE PURCHASED FROM US BY THE PRODUCTION COMPANY FILMING THE THOR MOVIE 'LOVE & THUNDER' IN SYDNEY (2022)