Sharp edged and very heavy. Once that was taken care of, it was simply awesome. For $30, this sword is outstanding. and its very sharp!!! They [I bought two} are huge. (25% off), Sale Price 23.81 Very good buy. Next time persians invade your front yard, they're toast. but a little time on a grinder and its sharper than when it arrived. Read our Cookie Policy. i was very pleased with this sword not one complaint. It is nearly full tang through the hilt, but terminates in a rat tail tang which attaches the pommel with a nut and washer to the tang. The sword is excellent. Would buy again, gave a 4 due to the handle wrapping, other than that great sword. It comes factory pre-oiled, but if you slightly dampen a cloth or a paper towel, you can take the oil right off! If you want an inexpensive sword that won't fall apart the moment you take it out of the box, you can't go wrong with this sword. these things are HUGE. Got it to see if it would be worth the $30 and for the thick steel it is, but other wise not so much. I'm still impressed that this could be made for so low a cost. This sword is absolutely amazing. For the true 300 Spartan fanatic, this sword will make great historical significance addition to your home or office as a decoration. Very pleased with this sword! It would not be easy for someone to recover from a full slash or thrust of these.
No scabbards but for price I would Not expect them.
Cant tell you about "quality" of the metal as it will be months before im strong enough to use them for the cardio and strength training I bought them for. For close hand-to-hand combat, the Spartans were equipped with two types of swords, both of which were secondary weapons . I love it! But the one i received is great well made sword. the leather on the handle get loose when you swing it
2. No one knows what Leonidas' real sword looks like. THANK YOU TRUE SWORDS, now make the Spartan Shield and I will NEVER order from another website again! The handle on this sword is pure junk. Only thing i found was you have to be careful putting it back into the sheath, the blade will slice right through the leather even before i sharpened it, A nice, hefty, 4.5 pounds of bad-A steel! I cut guards of the same shape as the originals, but slightly thicker, ground them to shape, gave them a basic finish, a solid edgbreak, and sandblasted them to to give them a flat grey matte finish. Better buy it NOW or you WILL wish you had. Everything on it holds up so far. Do they have a purpose. the pictures do NOT do it justice. $ 249.00 The "Alfedena" Sword Greek hoplite sword probably adopted from the Etruscans. as for the worse problem. It is as advertised. It was really sharp when i got it out of the box. This massive hunk of metal arrived today. Wow, this is one scary beast of a sword! It came with a nice edge and fairly sharp but needs my own touch yet. This thing is a beast! All rights reserved. If BudK could make this baby in a two handed open guard grip version, it would be a BIG hit. I have yet to test it's durability, but from the quality and the numerous reviews, I beleive it will hold its own. Awesome sword. My one peeve with any sword is wobble between the handle and the blade, which this thing had out of the box. This is a must. Sturdy and well made . Just got this sword today for Christmas. This sword is amazing very solid and pretty heavy. Designed by Frank Miller, Creator of 300. This blade may not be a historical model, but would be deadly in the hands of any Spartan. SPARTAN TIRE PASCO LLC. This sword is heavier than most of my other swords, now we know why the Spartans were all so ripped. this item can also split a nail like it say's it can. Plus you can repurpose the steel if needed. I became determined to break it to find out its limits. Negative 5 stars if possible. Get this one. This sword is amazing though! The only reason I gave it four stars is because it doesn't come with a sheathe. If mine ever breaks, I'm totally getting another one! This sword is surprisingly heavy, I believe it weighs more than 10 lbs. Original Price 188.85 It stabbed a truck box camper with minimum effort. The only problem i had was when i opened in, the shine on the sword irritated me because the swords in the movie aren't very shiny, but then i remembered its the protected oil, so i just wiped it of and it is GORGEOUS! Seriously, you can't complain for 29 bucks to get this much metal chopping power. Functional Swords (Battle Ready) Hand Forged Carbon Steel Swords - Reliks A historically accurate Spartan tactical sword carried by the holpites of the Phalanx.. $ 399.00 Spartan Slashing Sword (Kopis) A slashing sword, very effective at close combat, perhaps the most lethal of all. This sword's blade is very strong and thick. This sword is phenomenal. Great replica, awesome price, would give 10 stars and the companion scabbard is a must. Is vinyl and not very well attached, when you started swinging the sword is start to slide up and down. If I need a quick sword for defense I would grab this club of metal. But besides the negative, it is a great sword and don't let my words effect you from buying it. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. Best bang for the buck I've bought yet. If you're looking for a cool and usable sword for a low price, the spartan sword is what you're looking for. This sword is WAY heavier then expected. The handle broke into 3 pieces. Awesome quality, well made, and hits all the check boxes. Much heavier than I was expecting, but that's a good thing. Otherwise DO NOT BUY! (35% off), Sale Price 217.41 I am very satisfied with this product and it is well worth the price. It was 30$ and it's well worth it . Original Price 324.71 I recommend buying the Gladius over this Spartan sword. ", which is untrue. B, E, A, UUUTIFUL sword! Delivery was quick got here in about 4 days. Had to tighten up the handle. It is a little top heavy but you get used to holding it. This sword is an amazing sword as a wall hanger. Looks just like the one from the movie "300". No problem duck tape can't solve. One of the other reviewers is correct, everyone who sees it can't wait to hold it. $79.99-$214.98 SELECT ITEMS An innovative reimagining of an ancient weapon, this sword is an exceptional addition to Honshu's rock-solid tactical line It has a 16 1/2" D2 tool steel blade, which features a blood groove and weight-reducing thru-holes in the spine Original Price 157.09 The blade has a small dent about the size of a nickle on the side about midway up but it doesn't appear to be damaged other than that. I repaired it best I could, but it's still lose so when you swing it, it knocks in ypur hand (and as from what I read mine is not the only handle issue,) the blade has some 'bubbles' here and there and knicks but it looks more battle worn so I like it. The quality is amazing and I love the weight of the sword. I broke it after slicing a 2 liter mnt dew bottle on my 4th strike, but hey for the price you can always buy more :) its a good sword for display and fairly durbale depending on if you don't torture it ! I used a 4 in whetstone t get that nick out,BEAT THAT! SLICES THROUGH 2 TO 3 INCH SAPLINGS WHEN CLEARING UNDERGROWTH LIKE A HOT KNIFE THROUGH BUTTER. LOL. To everyone that USES this as a real sword. Balanced and weighted to mimic a real Spartan sword, it is solidly crafted of the highest grade of polypropylene. We are very happy with the look and feel of the sword. I swung it around a few times and the leather handle started to come off =(, but its easily fixable. Massive 1/4" thk blade 25" long. Original Price 245.01 this was my second buy and its a wonderfull sword without any defects, love how it handles. Splendidly made. Finally got this sword in the mail yesterday, knowing about the looseness of the leather strip on the hilt already I tore it off right away to reglue it. My Spartan sword is Awesome! I purchased this item and am very pleased with it. This weapon was used very much in the Battle of Thermopylae, in the MOVIE 300. this weapon simply did not exist in the time that the actual battle was fought. This sword is amazing haha like just stunning. Why do I see holes in some blades? It's like a long axe. I bought 300 of these for me and my 'personal guard'. The sword is HUGE. This sword feels and looks truly handmade, and the texture and slight warble to the blade make it all the more ferocious. Spartan Tire Pasco LLC - Eagle ID and Kennewick WA - Bizapedia Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Fortunately, the handle is big enough that you can use two hands. 215.10, 239.00 this sword is unbelievable you get it and it makes you drop your jaw. So just put it on the wall and don't try tightening or loosening the handle since the nut floats freely , at least on mine. Any one on the pointy end of this weapon is going to turn an run if they have any sense at all. I was completely blown away by the performance of this sword. My first reaction was just d**n. This thing is massive and super heavy im using it as a wall piece but this sword is just awesome to hold the handle was solid and the blade was just perfect. It is heavy but just LOOKS cheap, other wise it rocks LOL. Thanks. As a wall hanger sword it will suffice, but for anything more robust or intimidating than a piece of wood as thick as a six year old's wrist, you are out of luck. Spartan Swords Real - Etsy I just got my spartan sword today, and it's amazing! If Not for the Handle I would have given 5 Stars. Great price, leather came off the handle after being handled, had to glue it. (10% off), Sale Price 217.69 Sincerely, A happy customer. This is my second sword of this type. Sunk into the stump nearly past the groove! My only real concern was that the guard was hollow. Original Price 190.00 In fact, it is the heaviest sword I have ever handled. Thanks BudK. It comes at an amazing low price and came two days earlier than i expected. Its a for sure SHTF sword! 194.82, 324.71 Sort by Antiquated Spartan Sword Item # MC-SW-1022 $76.00 Black Greek Hoplite Sword Item # MC-SW-1270 $106.00 Black Spartan Warrior Sword Item # MC-DB-300B $84.00 Classic Hoplite Sword These Swords are inspired by the real sword carried by King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae. VERY loose. I redid the handle wrap first thing, shimmied the blade to get rid of a slight wobble. I always try to buy swords that I can use, and this thing definatly counts. Still waiting for mine to arrive but from the reviews its going to be kick ass, i bought this beauty when it was just 20$. it dos not come dull and looks scary as anything.definitly a good buy and I highly recommend it. Overall excellent buy and money well spent. Great sword, but I wish a case with it would have been better. The only thing I noticed I didn't like was the leather wrap on the handle, it doesn't stay in place for too long. Neither the guard, nor the pommel are well secured. Just received this sword. the best value for any weapon, sword or otherwise i have ever seen. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. The only downfall I think I can mention, as others have previously, The Handle of this particular sword is a bit lacking. The real and historical swords that the ancient Spartan warriors used would be the Kopis and Xiphos. You better have some muscles son.!! Absolutely amazing. Its rather dull (as far as blades go), and the handle does not feel perfectly stable.