Roman "Mainz" gladius blade, 4 bar pattern weld.

This blade is loosely based on a gladius blade found in Mainz, Germany.  This style of gladius blade is charactarised by it's slightly waisted appearance with a flared profile towards the hilt and the tip.
 
This blade is forged from 4 bars, each comprising of 13 layers of laminated steel. These bars are alternatively twisted clockwise and anti-clockwise to create a chevron pattern.  The edge bars are 720 layers of laminated steel, terminating in a fish mouth weld at the tip of the blade.
 
This piece is available as a bare blade, alternatively I'm happy to craft suitable hilt and/or scabbard fittings to your specification, please feel free to contact me to discuss this.
 
Please allow up to 4 weeks after ordering for me to give this blade it's final polish and etch. This blade will arrive sharp unless otherwise requested.
 
Materials - En42J, 15n20 and CS80 High carbon steel.
 
Details:-
Length of blade - 48cm (18 7/8")
Over all Length - 73.5cm (29")
Width at tang transition - 71mm (2 3/4")
Weight - 660g (1.45lbs)
Point of Balance -  12.5cm (4 1/2")
 
I will need to see proof that you are over 18 years old prior to shipping this item.