The Spartan Sword
Product number:
13943.2
Product information "The Spartan Sword"
Battle of Thermopylae (circa 480 BCE) is one of the most famous battles in classical antiquity.
The battle occurred when a small Greek force met the Persian Empire’s army, numbering many times more than the Greeks had brought. The two armies clashed at a narrow choke point on the Persian army’s march towards Athens, and after several days of battle King Leonidas of Sparta stayed behind with a small rearguard to allow them time to escape. He had with him 300 Spartans plus a number of other Greeks including hundred of Thespians (Greeks from the city of Thespiae, not Thespians as in “actors”), and in a heroic effort were slaughtered almost to the last man while making the invading Persians pay dearly for their victory.
The tale of “Leonidas and his brave 300” has inspired many works of fiction, including poems and in recent years films and novels. One of the most famous is the 1998 graphic novel “300” by Frank Miller. This work featured a unique artistic style that was adopted into a 2007 film by the same name.
The swords used by the Spartans in the film is not historically based but still has managed to become an extremely popular model in reproduction.
The sword is short and single edged, narrow at the shoulders and widening towards the tapered and curved tip. The unique looking curved guard and pommel provide partial hand protection.
This blade may not be a historical model, but would be deadly in the hands of any Spartan.
Details:
1060 High Carbon Steel
Guard and pommel: mild steel
Total length: 68.58 cm
Blade length: 53.34 cm
Blade width at base: 3.81 cm - 6.35 cm mid blade
Weight: 1050 g
Please note: The sword will be delivered only with the scabbard, the "matching belt" is not included but can be ordered for an extra charge.
The battle occurred when a small Greek force met the Persian Empire’s army, numbering many times more than the Greeks had brought. The two armies clashed at a narrow choke point on the Persian army’s march towards Athens, and after several days of battle King Leonidas of Sparta stayed behind with a small rearguard to allow them time to escape. He had with him 300 Spartans plus a number of other Greeks including hundred of Thespians (Greeks from the city of Thespiae, not Thespians as in “actors”), and in a heroic effort were slaughtered almost to the last man while making the invading Persians pay dearly for their victory.
The tale of “Leonidas and his brave 300” has inspired many works of fiction, including poems and in recent years films and novels. One of the most famous is the 1998 graphic novel “300” by Frank Miller. This work featured a unique artistic style that was adopted into a 2007 film by the same name.
The swords used by the Spartans in the film is not historically based but still has managed to become an extremely popular model in reproduction.
The sword is short and single edged, narrow at the shoulders and widening towards the tapered and curved tip. The unique looking curved guard and pommel provide partial hand protection.
This blade may not be a historical model, but would be deadly in the hands of any Spartan.
Details:
1060 High Carbon Steel
Guard and pommel: mild steel
Total length: 68.58 cm
Blade length: 53.34 cm
Blade width at base: 3.81 cm - 6.35 cm mid blade
Weight: 1050 g
Please note: The sword will be delivered only with the scabbard, the "matching belt" is not included but can be ordered for an extra charge.
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