Gladius of Mainz, 1st ct AD

The blade is made from steel. The hilt is made from wood and bone. The wooden sheath is covered in leather and ornamented with brass fittings.

Details:
- total length: approx. 74 cm
- blade length: approx. 53 cm
- max. blade width: approx. 8 cm
- cutting edge: approx. 2 mm
- weight: approx. 1.4 kg