This is about the gladius weapon. For the 2003 video game Gladius, see Gladius (video game).

Gladius is Latin for "sword" (in general). Today it refers specifically to the short sword, 60 cm (24 inches) long, used by Roman legionaries from the 3rd century BC (based on the swords of the Celtiberians) and designed specifically for making short, powerful thrusts. Several different designs were used; among collectors and historical reenactors, the three primary kinds are known as the Mainz gladius, the Fulham gladius, and the Pompeii gladius (these names refer to where or how the canonical example was found). More recent archeological finds have uncovered an earlier version, the gladius hispaniensis ("Spanish sword"). Contrary to common belief, the gladius was not used by gladiators, who used a version with a shorter blade (300 mm–350 mm/12 in.–14 in. long).

The gladius was crafted from soft iron and the exterior was carburized using coal dust on the face of the anvil. This was necessary because the soft iron was not hard enough to have taken an edge before the carbon of the coke powder was added to the exterior of the blade.

While each of the different identified types of gladius have distinct features, mostly in blade shape and size, the common Pompeii style gladius was straight and double-edged, with a sharp V-shaped tip, and primarily constructed for thrusting action and use together with a large rectangular shield, the scutum. The cross-section of the gladius is typically a rhombus, providing the blade with good stability for stabbing and handling.

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kingbeats (Jordan Christian) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:19:35 -0000
#ghettobabynames GLADIUS MAXIMUS. "Its a roman name" >>>ROTFL. if anybody named their baby that.. then they #needtobeslapped
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I just bought so many bad games: Gladius, Legend of Dragoon, Gundam: Zeonic Front and Journey to Jaburo... really all so bad.
anri22 (anri22) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:42:58 -0000
I just bought so many bad games: Gladius, Legend of Dragoon, Gundam: Zeonic Front and Journey to Jaburo... really all so bad.
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@EatSleepRide It's my daughter's Gladius. She loves it. She has done 600 mile days, and also beent to the track. http://bit.ly/6xmVI7
kurt555gs (Kurt Bihler) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:35:46 -0000
@EatSleepRide It's my daughter's Gladius. She loves it. She has done 600 mile days, and also beent to the track. http://bit.ly/6xmVI7

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