The Gladius was a sword popularized by the Legions at the height of Roman Empire. It is a double-edge sword with a sharp, tapering tip. It was a very effective close-quarter weapon which very well complements the fighting style of the Roman legions. It is well suited for thrusting, stabbing, slashing and chopping. Historical accounts of various forms of gladius indicate that its blade lenght ranges from around 18 to 28 inches. The handle has ridges to provide better grip and ended in a knob.

The blade is folded-forged from 1095 high carbon steel, beautiful folding grains are clearly visible. It can be used on heavy targets without compromising its edge. The hamon is abrasived. The sword is equipped with a blow pile and a dozen of needles. It's a very cool sword if you want to cosplay a ninja, because it's a real sword.

The blade is made of 1095 high carbon steel and darkened, the area under hamon presents different color. It's unokubi zukuri, the thickness on the back becomes thinner from the half of the blade towards the tip, but the back turns to thick near the kissaki. There's no yokote. The tsuka is made of hardwood and wrapped with geneuine rayskin and synthetic silk ito. The tsuba is made of iron, fuchi and kashira are made of brass.