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Posted: **Sat Feb 19, 2011 6:37 pm**

This is a rattan roman gladius short sword. Handle was carved out of a single piece of rattan by Thomas MacFinn. I have two of them available.

The sword handle is in an unfinished state because I am offering various options for finishing it. Photos were taken when the handle leather was still wet. Better photos coming.

Visible rattan portions of the handle can be stained, painted or left plain. Leather handle can be stained any color or painted white.

Comes with a custom leather scabbard hung in the Roman baldric style with the four rings.

Blade is 1 1/2" wide.
Overall length of sword- 25"
Length of blade- 17"
Handle grip is 5 1/2" long.
Overall handle length is 8".

$180

Posted: **Sat Feb 19, 2011 8:59 pm**

More peectures.

Posted: **Sat Feb 19, 2011 9:00 pm**

More peectures.

Posted: **Sun Feb 20, 2011 2:05 am**

id go for it but really want some 2 1/2 to 3" rattan

Posted: **Mon Feb 21, 2011 7:08 am**

I'm beginning to think strait 3" diameter rattan is a myth.

Until the lamination rules change (which is a whole different can of worms), our swords will always be limited by the size of the rattan.

Posted: **Mon Feb 21, 2011 7:59 am**

Samuel wrote:id go for it but really want some 2 1/2 to 3" rattan

2 1/2 I can get in limited quantities (Boom sticks), but so far no luck in getting anything bigger.

Posted: **Fri Feb 25, 2011 8:30 pm**

I dyed the handle.

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(2) Rattan gladius for sale.

(2) Rattan gladius for sale.