Finally, our wooden Gladius is back! This is the strong Hickory sparring version, not to be confused with the beautiful Awards Rudis.

There is ample evidence throughout history of fighers using a wooden sword for training. This prevented damage to more expensive steel or bronze swords. In Roman times there are descriptions of the soldiers training against each other or against pells.

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Rudis - Engrave with your own text and images!
100% Made in the USA

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Sica Synthetic Trainer

Through research we have evaluated that this weapon can be used with the point forward or back.

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Sica Synthetic Trainer

Through research we have evaluated that this weapon can be used with the point forward or back.

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Epsilon Axe Synthetic Trainer

This is a singled handed version designed from some research on the Egyptian period.

A short chopping sword that was likely not used much for blade on blade contact, but was devastating against flesh and unarmored heads.

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New Kingdom Axe Synthetic Trainer

This is a singled handed version designed from some research on the Egyptian period of a short chopping bronze axe.

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Sickle Sword or Sappara Synthetic Trainer

The design is based on a weapon in the Met Museum. It was a short chopping sword, likely not used much for blade-on-blade contact, but instead mostly against flesh. The short length makes up for the forward balance, so it can be used similarly to that of a long dagger.

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Khopesh Synthetic Trainer

This design came from a weapon out of King Tuts tomb originally out of brass. It was a short chopping sword, likely not used much for blade on blade contact, but only against flesh. The short length makes up for the forward balance so it can be used similar to that of a long dagger.

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Designed to be an inexpensive trainer with incredible strength.

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Designed to be an inexpensive trainer with incredible strength.

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Xiphos Hoplite Tactical Trainer

Its short length can be used similar to that of a long dagger.

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Mycenaean Greek Dagger Trainer

The blade does not flex on thrusting, but provides good simulation for moderate level training.

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