Product description
Hoplites were the heavily armed infantrymen in the ancient Greek army. His most important weapon was his lance (dory) and the most important means of defense was the large round shield (aspis). The xiphos, or sword, was a secondary weapon that hoplites carried on the left side. The xiphos is a relatively short sword (blade was on average 45-60 cm long) with a leaf-shaped blade. They were mainly used if the spear was broken, or in close combat, for thrusting and cutting. The early xiphos was made of bronze, and the later variants of iron. Few originals have been found, they are best known for images on Greek vases and sculptures.
This xiphos is not an exact replica of an original, but is based on excavated remains of various originals and on images in Greek art. The leaf-shaped blade is typical dor xiphoi from the 6th and 5th centuries BC. The blade is made of EN45 steel with a wooden hilt. The grip is riveted on the tang. This xiphos is delivered including a beautiful luxurious red leather scabbard with a wooden core. The top and bottom of the scabbard are made entirely of wood. The scabbard is further decorated with leather laces and has brass rings to wear it on your belt. This sword is a real asset for collectors of classical weapons and re-enactors of Greek antiquity.
