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Spartan Lakonian Sword
Spartan Lakonian Short Sword
Price: $279 On Sale Now for $259!
$39 for Hand Stitched Black Leather Sheath $10 to add Cord Wrapped Handle
$39 for Hand Stitched Black Leather Sheath $10 to add Cord Wrapped Handle
The Spartan desire for fighting with blades from 12 to 15" long is best summed up by Nicholas
Sekunda in his book "The Spartans" where he explains: The sword was probably shortened to
make it handier in the crush which ensued when the two phalanx lines met. Normal Greek swords
were medium-sized cut and thrust weapons. When the spear was broken, they would normally be
used overhand to slash at the head of the opponent. The sword was shortened in order to
encourage the Lakedaimonian warrior to use more effective thrusting attacks at the trunk of his
opponent.
Sekunda in his book "The Spartans" where he explains: The sword was probably shortened to
make it handier in the crush which ensued when the two phalanx lines met. Normal Greek swords
were medium-sized cut and thrust weapons. When the spear was broken, they would normally be
used overhand to slash at the head of the opponent. The sword was shortened in order to
encourage the Lakedaimonian warrior to use more effective thrusting attacks at the trunk of his
opponent.
Total Length = 19 ½ "
Blade Length = 14 ¾ "
Blade Width = 2 1/8 " (widest section), 1 11/16" (Narrowest Section)
Blade Thickness = 3/16 "
Handle Length = 4 ¾ "
Handle Width = 7/8 "
Handle: 5160 steel scales, pined.
Weight = 2 lbs
Blade Length = 14 ¾ "
Blade Width = 2 1/8 " (widest section), 1 11/16" (Narrowest Section)
Blade Thickness = 3/16 "
Handle Length = 4 ¾ "
Handle Width = 7/8 "
Handle: 5160 steel scales, pined.
Weight = 2 lbs
Also Called the Xiphos
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a demonstration of
our sword (Definite
Slicing Power!),
history of the
sword, and fight
scenes using the
sword.
to the right to see
a demonstration of
our sword (Definite
Slicing Power!),
history of the
sword, and fight
scenes using the
sword.
