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Roman Gladius Vesparum: Wasp-waisted Roman Gladius

  • CUSTOM ENGRAVING AVAILABLE - See Below
  • High carbon steel, available tempered and sharpened
  • Narrow-waisted blade for lightness and awesomeness
  • Polished hardwood pommel and guard
  • Scalloped hardwood grip inset with brass spacers
  • Comes with burgandy leather-bound, brass-accented wooden sheath
  • Belt rings built into the brass throat of the sheath
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SBA-GLADIUS-VESPARUM
$116
20+ In Stock
Roman Gladius Vesparum
Engrave this item for $20.  Engrave
SBA-GLADIUS-VESPARUM-T
$142
20+ In Stock
Tempered Gladius Vesparum
Engrave this item for $20.  Engrave
SBA-GLADIUS-VESPARUM-T-S
$157
20+ In Stock
Tempered and Sharpened Gladius Vesparum
Engrave this item for $20.  Engrave
Accessories
SBA-CAREANDCLEANINGKIT
$4
20+ In Stock
Additional Care and Cleaning Kit (All SBA swords come with one standard)

* Stock items ship from Strongblade in 1-3 business days. Please allow additonal 2 to 5 business days for engraving or sharpening.
Do you want to float like a butterfly and sting like a Roman Legionnaire? Then this is the gladius for you, my friend! The Gladius Vesparum is a lethal weapon, named after one of nature’s most dangerous predators.

The wasp has a powerful stinger that can paralyze its victims with one thrust. The Vesparum can make an enemy stop moving with one thrust. See where I’m going here? Want more?

The wasp has a narrow waist that flares near the dangerous sting. And the Vesparum? Well, just look at it. The narrowing blade reduces the overall weight and puts the power at the tip, which is where the Romans wanted it. The pronounced V-shaped tip is meant for one thing, and one thing only—putting steel inside your opponent’s body with a single thrust.

This magnificent sword comes with a beautifully carved wooden grip. Each segment of the grip is carved deep for a secure hold, and separated with polished brass spacers for that classy “I am a killer, but I still have style” sort of look. The full tang of the sword secured through the flattened-sphere pommel, and a customary brass shock plate has been mounted at the base of the guard.

The scabbard from this sword is hardwood, wrapped in a russet leather with brass accents at the throat and tip. Two brass belt rings are affixed to the throat.

We now ship all of our Vesparum with a sharpened edge. If you would like the sword with a dulled edge please let us know in the "Special Instructions" section of the check out process. We also offer a additional enhanced sharpening service for our Tempered Vesparum which results in an even sharper edge.
Overall Length: 27.5 inches
Blade Length:20 inches
Width:2.75 inches
Weight:2.3 lbs.
Blade Material of
Construction:
EN 45 Spring Steel

Includes leather scabbard

WE CELEBRATE OUR ARMED FORCES

THE EAGLE STANDS PROUD

THE LION AND THE WOLF

MARINE EMBLEM ENGRAVED ON A GLADIUS AWARED TO ROB JONES

THE ROB JONES JOURNEY

ROMAN LEGION INSIGNIA

National Soccer Tournament Award

PROVIDENCE CITY SOCCER AWARD

Visit our Engraving Gallery to see more examples of our custom engravings.

Care and Cleaning Kit for Swords, Dagger, Helmets and more
Care and Cleaning Kit for Swords, Dagger, Helmets and more
Roman Gladius  Type III with Double Loop Scabbard
Roman Gladius Type III with Double Loop Scabbard

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Roman Gladius Vesparum
product rating
5.00
out of
5
(9
Customer Reviews)

Overall
product rating
5.00
Reviewer:
Location:
Utah
Written on:
October 27, 2023
Awesome
Received my gladius today and I love it. I originally ordered a different item which ended up being out of stock. Roger contacted me and I chose to change my order to this instead, which was handled painlessly and shipped promptly. I received it quickly and the sword itself is wonderful. This Gladius is sturdy and beautifully crafted, the sheath is also outstanding quality and both look and feel amazing. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a great Gladius. Thanks again to Strongblade for their excellent work, professionalism and communication.
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Overall
product rating
5.00
Reviewer:
Location:
Morristown, TN
Written on:
September 30, 2021
Flawless!!
I had been waiting literally MONTHS for this sword and it was definitely worth the wait. To clarify, the wait was due to me waiting for money then waiting for stock to arrive. As soon as they got it in stock, Roger sent me a proof, I paid for it and it was here within a week. Thanks Roger I appreciate your customer service! The sword is as supreme as the Roman Empire itself and the engraving is flawless! What an addition to my collection!
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Overall
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5.00
Reviewer:
Location:
Kyle, Texas
Written on:
March 05, 2020
Better than the first
This is the second Gladius I've gotten from Strongblade and it's even better than the first. Just little improvements over an already beautiful design is perfect. I am already lining up my next purchase. Lose your hesitation, these blades are the real deal, functionally and looking. Love them! Vinny
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Overall
product rating
5.00
Reviewer:
Location:
Livingston,Tx
Written on:
March 05, 2020
Breathtaking
Absolutely breathtaking! There was no aspect of the blade left wanting. The weight of the gladius, the sharpness, the balance, everything was great. It was also so easy to work w/ Roger on the engraving. We were under a time crunch and yet the order was processed, blade was engraved, and all was shipped in plenty of time. I hope we get to order again!
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Overall
product rating
5.00
Reviewer:
Location:
New York
Written on:
January 07, 2020
Absolutely beautiful
Beautiful!! The most impeccable craftsmanship I’ve seen.. My brother is a collector and he was thrilled to receive it as a gift!! Thank you!!
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Overall
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5.00
Reviewer:
Location:
Virginia
Written on:
January 07, 2020
Its Awesome
Its Awesome! You will not be disappointed.
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Overall
product rating
5.00
Reviewer:
Location:
Texas
Written on:
January 07, 2020
Gladius Vesparum
I purchased this blade in October, I called and spoke to Strongblade because I was very hesitant at first. There are a lot of "sword" makers out there but after my conversation I felt that it was worth the purchase to try it out. I was not disappointed. The blade is beautiful, the engraving is outstanding, the sheath is well made not a crappy throw in. I am very happy with this purchase, I will be ordering a second one and have already gotten a request from my son for his own as well. I highly recommend Strongblade for your blade purchases. Regards, Vinny
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Overall
product rating
5.00
Reviewer:
Location:
Atlanta,ga
Written on:
October 18, 2019
Amazing
I checked around for the best looking and durable Roman Gladius sword and found your site and was amazed at the quality and realism of your swords
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Overall
product rating
5.00
Reviewer:
Location:
Warwick, Pennsylvania
Written on:
October 03, 2018
Beautiful Piece
Purchased this sword as a retirement gift for my First Sergeant. It was engraved flawlessly and the finished product was absolutely stunning. I highly recommend Strongblade’s products and I am sure you will not be disappointed. My First Sergeant was literally brought to tears when he opened this gift. Thank you Strongblade!
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.
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