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There is no better fusion of traditional ideals with modern innovation than the Honshu Gladiator Sword
The sword has a keenly sharp, full-tang 18 1/4” 7Cr13 stainless steel blade with a fuller and weight-reducing thru-holes
A textured and ridged, injection-molded TPR handle gives you a secure, slip-free grip even when the conditions are wet
The 25” overall sword can be carried and stored in a genuine black leather belt sheath with snap closure strap
There is no better fusion of traditional ideals with modern innovation than the Honshu Gladiator Sword
The sword has a keenly sharp, full-tang 18 1/4” 7Cr13 stainless steel blade with a fuller and weight-reducing thru-holes
A textured and ridged, injection-molded TPR handle gives you a secure, slip-free grip even when the conditions are wet
The 25” overall sword can be carried and stored in a genuine black leather belt sheath with snap closure strap
Product Description
The popular Honshu line offers sleek, modern elegance with a serious bite! There is no better fusion of traditional ideals with modern innovation than the Honshu Gladiator Sword. It has a keenly sharp, full-tang 18 1/4” 7Cr13 stainless steel blade with a fuller and weight-reducing thru-holes. The textured and ridged, injection-molded TPR handle gives you a secure, slip-free grip even when the conditions are wet. The 25” overall sword can be carried and stored in a genuine black leather belt sheath with snap closure strap.
I ordered this sword as a first sword from Honshu to test the brand and I have to say I'm more than impressed. On this particular model the steel in the blade is not really great but I knew that before I ordered it however the build quality is far superior than any other sword I've ever seen in this price range. This is by far the highest quality Stainless Steel sword I've personally seen. Most are 'Display Quality' at best but this sword looks and feels like a solid battle ready sword. Great job and I'll definitely be ordering some more swords from Honshu!
Liam Gillquist May 26, 2022 (5 out of 5)
Kickass Sword
I saw it and had to have it. As soon as it arrived in unboxed it and was not disappointed. A little bit of what looks to be leftover glue on the pommel but it does not sway my opinion. 10/10 and will be a returning customer.
Rory Beauchamp Jan 28, 2021 (5 out of 5)
Beautiful, I would go 4 3/4 if I could.
This is my third Gladius and by far that of the highest quality. The blade is razor sharp and has the exact blade I was looking for, with the inward flare and wasp tip. It is slightly shorter than the cold steel gladius and my "battle ready" but completely blunt gladius. I take 1/4 of a star off because it seems noone can but a gladius together combining these things. A blade with the proper shape and sharpness, (CHECK PLUS). And a SPHERICAL handle (preferable with the metal face crusher but i could live without). The blunt gladius I have has this handle (see picture of a similar one under it). If I could put this blade on that handle i would stand on my porch all day screaming this is sparta and throwing spears into the woods while hacking weeds and dead branches. (prolly not but THE HONSHU GLADIUS WILL GIVE YOU THAT FEELING). Btw the handle on the other one, spherical pommel, wrapped in leather with finger groves and basically the same (lost the word) but guard that keeps your hand from slipping onto the blade. DO NOT let my small stick ups stop you from buying this. I have had 4 gladii? If I could only choose one this would be it.
Eric Tilley Jan 26, 2021 (5 out of 5)
Best of Both Worlds
I am very impressed with this modern gladius! It's got the basic features of history, but now updated with lighter, stronger steel. The grip is very nice for my medium sized hand, but I will be putting some Wilson leather tennis grip wrap on it to take out any hotspots. Came VERY sharp but after a few minutes with a ceramic rod, it was shaving sharp. Now about the SHEATH STRAP... At first, I thought it was just too tight and I would have to reposition the snap, (which would not have been a problem), but after working with it, eventually getting the right side of the strap to stretch by getting the snap button over the bottom snap's right edge and then pulling and pushing the button down until the leather stretched enough and it snapped. It's VERY tight but the strap will stretch just that little bit you need if you keep working with it. I tried turning the strap upside down and pulling the top strap from left to right, but it finally snapped when I turned it back right side up and pulled the strap from right to left and it eventually snapped tightly into place. The sheath is very nice and the large loop makes it easy to fit over a wide knife or duty belt. I will keep this sword for soft tissue targets and use her dark brother, my Cold Steel gladius "machete" for bones and armor, etc... best of both the ancient and modern worlds. Let's see how she holds up.
RUSSELL Dec 05, 2020 (5 out of 5)
WOW WOW WOW!
This is one of the best gladius !
John Nov 28, 2020 (5 out of 5)
EXCELLENT!
Bought this as a gift and he loves it! The blade is. Beautiful and sharp. No defects that I can see and no rattles from the handle that he's noticed while destroying water bottles. The sheath is sturdy and the leather is adequately thick, fits the blade well. Only issues I can see is the belt loop is very wide, possibly making it difficult to belt carry and the snap closure is just a little bit to short to snap closed around the hilt. Not a big deal if worn on the belt maybe. All in all its a great value and my nephew loves it. He hasn't set it down since he opened the box!
Chris Dec 01, 2020 (4 out of 5)
Almost perfect
Just got this in and I am so glad I impulse bought this the second I saw it, the grip is almost natural, It's similar to the Honshu grips but better, its got what feels like a 17degree edge, feels good swinging with bare hands, my only issue, the sheath, the retention strap does not fit around the grip, the positive I don't think its needed, the sword doesn't fall out the sheath easy so I'm going to just remove it, this literally became my new favorite can't wait to order the battle axe