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just got a gladius sword
Sep 14^th, 2011 at 5:03am

hey all. this might not qualify as a "primitive" weapon..lol...i was debating on posting this in other topics. anyway, i just got a new cold steel gladius machete in today. this thing is awesome. it has a nice thick sturdy blade. it's made with a full tang of 1055 high carbon steel. very very tough design. it has a good thick blade. it cuts like a champ. i would have no qualms about carrying it in the woods as both a utility cutting tool for cutting firewood and for clearing brush, or as a defense weapon. it is very well balanced and just feels good in the hand. i am having trouble finding my cable lately to link my camera to my comp or i'd post pics of mine. here is a video on it though and a link to the site for more pics. anyway i like this thing so i thought i'd post on it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD67W6wyr8w

http://www.coldsteel.com/gladius-machete.html

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Thearos Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Take that Posts: 3410	Re: just got a gladius sword Reply #1 - Sep 14^th, 2011 at 7:04am What's the weight, and what's the point of balance ?
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Reply #2 - Sep 14^th, 2011 at 9:30am

I was actually just thinking about this, I heard mixed reviews so I wasn't really sure on the exact qualoty of the blade, normaly I am a big cold steel fan but machetes have a tendency to be very cheaply made, what's your opinion on the quality of the blade.

BTW that would look totaly BA on your hip when you are just hiking through.

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Re: just got a gladius sword
Reply #3 - Sep 14^th, 2011 at 12:07pm

the balance point is about 2 1/2 inches above the hilt on the blade. The blade seems to be very good quality. it has a good weight to it. not too heavy but definitely heavy enough. in one of the cold steel demos they take one of their machetes and clamp it into a vice. they grab the handle and bend it around nearly 180 degrees. for a blade as stiff as these are that's pretty strong.

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Bikewer Interfector Viris Spurii Offline I love Slinging.org! Posts: 1627 St. Louis, Mo Gender:	Re: just got a gladius sword Reply #4 - Sep 14^th, 2011 at 1:41pm Don't go frightening any Gauls with that.....
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Jabames Interfector Viris Spurii Offline :3 Posts: 1868 Alaska Gender:	Re: just got a gladius sword Reply #5 - Sep 15^th, 2011 at 12:40am Or cuttin through a Macedonian Phalanx
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Knaight Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Slinging Tennis Balls! Posts: 1237 Colorado Gender:	Re: just got a gladius sword Reply #6 - Sep 15^th, 2011 at 1:22am Jabames wrote on Sep 15^th, 2011 at 12:40am: Or cuttin through a Macedonian Phalanx Or running away from a bunch of Carthaginian elephants.
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Re: just got a gladius sword
Reply #7 - Sep 15^th, 2011 at 5:13pm

It's certainly "sturdy" looking, I'll grant you!

I really like the all-black construction and a big ball pommel to stop your hand from slipping.

I was wondering though as to its practical use when trekking as most bush and jungle knives tend only to have one edge and are not as pointed. I was thinking about that top edge coming back at you if the blade rebounds off something. Did you consider modifying it at all to add a leather thong/lanyard? Perhaps that's just overkill maybe. Anyhoo, have fun with your blade!

Here's another beauty by Cold Steel! The Grosse Messer: http://www.coldsteel.com/grossemesser.html

Parang: http://www.gerberuk.com/index.php/product/id/602

Or from here in Finland, the hukari: http://www.varusteleka.fi/product/veitset/taiter-hukari/_32T0S6IP2&lang=en_US

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Sons of benjamin Descens Offline Posts: 190 Gender:	Re: just got a gladius sword Reply #8 - Sep 16^th, 2011 at 12:05am http://stores.ebay.com/The-Sharpest-Store-On-The-Web/_i.html?rt=nc&_nkw=cold%20s... This has nearly anything you can imagine. I kind of like the karambit knife, the trench tomahawk, and the kukri machete.
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Sons of benjamin Descens Offline Posts: 190 Gender:	Re: just got a gladius sword Reply #9 - Sep 16^th, 2011 at 12:09am http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bushcraft-Survival-Tracker-Parang-Kukri-Bolo-Knife-NR-/1... I want this knife. A lot.
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Reply #10 - Sep 17^th, 2011 at 7:48pm

That's definitely a good looking blade, leadrocks. I wouldn't mind having that with my camping equipment. I want the job at Cold Steel like the big guy has where you get to stab, slash, bash and smash stuff all day. I'll bet that guy comes home from work and he's a sweet as pie because he's already gotten all of his aggression out..

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Jabames Interfector Viris Spurii Offline :3 Posts: 1868 Alaska Gender:	Re: just got a gladius sword Reply #11 - Sep 17^th, 2011 at 7:53pm Knaight wrote on Sep 15^th, 2011 at 1:22am: Jabames wrote on Sep 15^th, 2011 at 12:40am: Or cuttin through a Macedonian Phalanx Or running away from a bunch of Carthaginian elephants. Or getting massacred by Parthian Horsemen in a large Legionary Infantry shield square
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Re: just got a gladius sword
Reply #12 - Sep 18^th, 2011 at 12:59am

Jabames wrote on Sep 17^th, 2011 at 7:53pm:

Knaight wrote on Sep 15^th, 2011 at 1:22am:

Jabames wrote on Sep 15^th, 2011 at 12:40am:

Or cuttin through a Macedonian Phalanx Wink

Or running away from a bunch of Carthaginian elephants.

Or getting massacred by Parthian Horsemen in a large Legionary Infantry shield square

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Re: just got a gladius sword
Reply #13 - Sep 18^th, 2011 at 2:19am

Rat Man wrote on Sep 17^th, 2011 at 7:48pm:

That's definitely a good looking blade, leadrocks. I wouldn't mind having that with my camping equipment. I want the job at Cold Steel like the big guy has where you get to stab, slash, bash and smash stuff all day. I'll bet that guy comes home from work and he's a sweet as pie because he's already gotten all of his aggression out..

The big guy is the Grand Pubah of Cold Steel. I think he founded and owns it.

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Rat Man Slinging.org Administrator Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 13682 New Jersey, USA Gender:	Re: just got a gladius sword Reply #14 - Sep 19^th, 2011 at 6:09pm Ah, that's why he gets to do all of the fun stuff.
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