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Sad part is that I haven't actually held it yet, so if you are wondering, it is my mother holding the piece. In a couple of weeks I should have pictures of myself with it
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Got a New Toy, a Roman Toy
#1
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Posted 22 May 2007 - 03:31 AM
Here's a picture of my new pride and joy, the Pompeii gladius from Find-It-Armories. It is roughly 30 inches long and comes for a very reasonable price, well within the budget of a poor college student. Additionally the Find-It-Armory gladius is highly regarded among reenactors for its accuracy and manufacture. Although not nearly as tough as the Albion gladii, the FIA example is a great starting piece. More Roman equipment to come in the future!
Sad part is that I haven't actually held it yet, so if you are wondering, it is my mother holding the piece. In a couple of weeks I should have pictures of myself with it
Sad part is that I haven't actually held it yet, so if you are wondering, it is my mother holding the piece. In a couple of weeks I should have pictures of myself with it
Paul Basar [aka Paal_101]
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Posted 22 May 2007 - 02:38 PM
*Jaw hits desk* 
Dude! That's so awesome! Congratulations, Paul! Now I'm jealous. 
Though, I have been eyes a certain pugio on Ebay...
Dude! That's so awesome! Congratulations, Paul! Now I'm jealous. Though, I have been eyes a certain pugio on Ebay...
#3
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Posted 22 May 2007 - 06:25 PM
Congratulations man... real nice piece of equipment... i have myself a pair of Katana's and Wakizachi's (sorry if i miss-spelled it) that i adore... ill be posting back a pic of them soon 
They are quite reliable and rugged, and ive used them for sparring training alot, though, they are not sharpened
How about that gladius of yours? it looks quite cool really... is it useable? is it sharp?
They are quite reliable and rugged, and ive used them for sparring training alot, though, they are not sharpened
How about that gladius of yours? it looks quite cool really... is it useable? is it sharp?
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Posted 23 May 2007 - 05:37 AM
Ehhh, I prefer a nice Xiphos. 
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Posted 23 May 2007 - 05:54 PM
Well, if we're talking realistic historical swords, then THIS would be my choice... not that i could ever afford it
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Posted 26 May 2007 - 05:57 AM
Mythos_Ruler, on May 23 2007, 03:07 PM, said:
Ehhh, I prefer a nice Xiphos.
Haha, likewise Michael.
A xiphos or a kopis/makhaira.Nice sword, nonetheless.
Looking forward to seeing the next piece of equipment you get, Paul!
#7
Posted 09 August 2007 - 09:18 PM
Wow now that is a cool lookin sword, one that I would like to buy one day down the road. About a year and some months ago I bought a albion squire line viking. I am currently working on making it a wood core scabbard. When I get it done I will have to post a pic of it on here. By the way what other kind of Roman gear do you have for your Roman impression?
"Quemadmoeum gladis nemeinum occidit,
occidentis telum _est" ("A sword is never a killer, it's a tool in the killer's hands")
Lucius Annaeus Seneca "the younger" ca. (4 BC - 65 AD)
occidentis telum _est" ("A sword is never a killer, it's a tool in the killer's hands")
Lucius Annaeus Seneca "the younger" ca. (4 BC - 65 AD)
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Posted 11 August 2007 - 08:17 PM
Albion..... *drool*
One day I will procure an Albion, but at present my funds are somewhat limited How do you like yours?
No more Roman equipment at present, but I have my eye on obtaining a pugio in the next few months.
One day I will procure an Albion, but at present my funds are somewhat limited
How do you like yours?No more Roman equipment at present, but I have my eye on obtaining a pugio in the next few months.
Paul Basar [aka Paal_101]
Wildfire Games Head Historian
Contact me: paul@0ad.wildfiregames.com
"War, Ruin, Destruction, and Decay....The worst is Death, and Death will have its day."
Roma Victor Faction - "We're coming...."
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Wildfire Games Head Historian
Contact me: paul@0ad.wildfiregames.com
"War, Ruin, Destruction, and Decay....The worst is Death, and Death will have its day."
Roma Victor Faction - "We're coming...."
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