gladiators were prisoners of war,condemned criminals, or slaves bought for the purpose of gladiatorial combat by a lanista, or owner of gladiators. Professional gladiators were free men who volunteered to participate in the games. In The Satyricon, Petronius suggested that Roman crowds preferred combat by free men over that of slaves. For example, the character of Echion is excited about games in which free men, "not a slave in the batch," will fight. Though low on the social scale, free men often found popularity and patronage of wealthy Roman citizens by becoming gladiators. The emperor Augustus sought to preserve the pietas and virtus of the knight class and Roman senate by forbidding them to participate in gladiatorial combat. Later, Caligula and Nero would order both groups to participate in the games.Though a gladiator was only required to fight two or three times a year, few survived the three to five years. The blades of Denix daggers and swords are cast from a metal alloy and cannot be sharpened, making them safe for display in family environments . Blade Material: steel finished zinc. Handle Material: wood handguard & pommel Scabbard: Leather wrapped with simulated gold engraved furniture
Erik the Viking sword, also known as Eric the Red circa 950 -1001
The blades of Denix daggers and swords are cast from a metal alloy and cannot be sharpened, making them safe for display in famil environments Handle Material: engraved and embossed in simulated Brass with classic Viking designs
Erik the Viking sword, also known as Eric the Red circa 950 -1001
The blades of Denix daggers and swords are cast from a metal alloy and cannot be sharpened, making them safe for display in famil environments Handle Material: engraved and embossed in simulated silver with classic Viking designs.
The Scramasax was a utility knife and tool utilized by several Germanic tribes, specifically the Saxons and the Lombard warriors, between the 4th and 10th centuries CE. It was carried horizontally on the back of the belt for concealment and easy access. If primary weapons were lost, the scramasax made an ideal last-resort combat weapon. CAS/Hanwei offers two distinct versions, one with a real bone handle (KH2184B) and one with a real stag handle (KH2184S). On both versions, the single-edged blades are constructed out of high-carbon steel and detailed with an authentic etched “niello” design. An extremely durable leather sheath with intricate knot work and a belt frog accompanies both versions. Our scramasax make a wonderful addition for your historical knife collection. GRIP: BONE
MEASUREMENTS:
PRODUCT LENGTH: 7 inch
BLADE LENGTH: 3 1/2 inch
Out of stock
£55.00
ID: KH2184-S
SMALL SCRAMASAX - STAG
The Scramasax was a utility knife and tool utilized by several Germanic tribes, specifically the Saxons and the Lombard warriors, between the 4th and 10th centuries CE. It was carried horizontally on the back of the belt for concealment and easy access. If primary weapons were lost, the scramasax made an ideal last-resort combat weapon. CAS/Hanwei offers two distinct versions, one with a real bone handle (KH2184B) and one with a real stag handle (KH2184S). On both versions, the single-edged blades are constructed out of high-carbon steel and detailed with an authentic etched “niello” design. An extremely durable leather sheath with intricate knot work and a belt frog accompanies both versions. Our scramasax make a wonderful addition for your historical knife collection. GRIP: STAG
MEASUREMENTS:
PRODUCT LENGTH: 7 inch BLADE LENGTH: 3 1/2 inch
Out of stock
£55.00
ID: S5502
Viking Helmet
Viking helmet with face and neck guard.
This helmet is hand made from 18 gauge steel with a polished finish. It has a leather padded interior and is wearable and suitable for re-enactment use.
price include a wooden stand.
