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Engraved Groomsmen Gifts
Give your groomsmen the gift of engraved steel. Swords, unique tankards, daggers and flasks. They would go to hell and back with you, so you might as well arm them for the journey. Strongblade provides custom, diamond-bit engraving on most of our swords and metal products. Choose a sword, tankard or flask below and use our industry-leading, online-engraving tool to tell us how you want your item customized. Most Engravings cost less than $15.
SBA-DEATHBRINGER
Deathbringer: Hand-and-a-Half Mercenary Sword
$125
In Stock!
The extremely wide blade and the scalloped brass crossguard which appear to be talons or skeletal fingers help earn the name for this model. Although not a true hand size, it does have a grip wide enough for some hand-and-a-half work.
SBA-GLADIUS-VESPARUM
Roman Gladius Vesparum: Wasp-waisted Roman Gladius
$125
In Stock!
This magnificent gladius features a wasp style blade and a beautifully carved wooden grip. Each segment of the grip is carved deep for a secure hold, and separated with polished brass spacers.
SBA-ROMANGLADIUSIII
Roman Gladius Type III with Double Loop Scabbard
$138
In Stock!
This gladius is an exceptional piece. The carved bone grip and polished wood guard and pommel are unique features. It is light and accurate with the classic V-tip that is deal for thrusting. A sturdy rhomboid cross section gives this blade outstanding strength.
SBA-SCOTTDIRK
Scottish Dirk with Intricate Etching on Blade
$57
In Stock!
SBBR-DAG-CELTIC
Medieval Celtic Dagger
$28
In Stock!
SBBR-DAG-MEDIEVAL
Medieval Knight Dagger with Polished Stainless Steel Blade
$28
In Stock!
SBBR-DAG-TEMPLAR
Decorative Templar Knight's Dagger with White Grip
$25
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-BEAKER
Pewter Cup, Straight Goblet Drink Container
$27
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-BRASSTRIM
Brass Trimmed Pewter Tankard 1 Pint
$75
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-CELTIC
Pewter Celtic Tankard 1 Pint
$63
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-FISH
Pewter Tankard with Fish Handle 1 Pint
$49
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-FISHING-SCENE
1 Pt Pewter Tankard with Fishing Scene on Front and Back
$49
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-FOX
Pewter Tankard with Fox Handle 1 Pint
$49
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-GEORGE
Pewter George III Tankard 1 Pint
$98
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-GEORGIAN
Georgian Heavy Gauge Pewter Tankard 1 Pint
$85
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-GLASSBOTTOM
Pewter Classic Tankard with Glass Bottom 1 Pint
$46
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-HEELEY
Heeley Heavy Gauge Pewter Tankard 1 Pint
$79
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-IMPERIAL
Imperial Tankard 1 Pint
$82
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-LINED-HALF
Pewter Lined Half Pint Tankard
$35
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-NYMPH
Double Lined Pewter Tankard wih Nymph Handle
$49
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-PLAIN
Pewter Classic Tankard 1 Pint
$48
In Stock!
SBWP-TANK-TRADITIONAL
Traditional Tankard with Plain Fancy Handle 1 PT
$55
In Stock!
SBA-ARCHERSWORD
European Archer's Short Sword
$85
Out of Stock
This European short sword is a beautifully weighted with nickel-chromed hilt, pommel and scabbard accents. The grip is tightly wrapped with a rich red copper wiring and the blade is rugged high-carbon steel.
SBA-CELTICSHORTSWORD
High Carbon Steel Celtic Sword with Sheath
$85
Out of Stock
This Celtic shortsword has a polished steel semicircle guard is which is accented with brass rivets and fits snugly over the flared forte of the sword's blade. The blade is forged from our rugged high-carbon steel and is oak-leaf shaped.
SBA-DREADWINDRAPIER
Dreadwind: Swept Hilt Rapier
$106
Out of Stock
This one of the finest rapiers that Strongblade sells at this price range. It has a breathtaking, oversized swept hilt, chromed in nickel and swirling like a sandstorm around the hand that wields it.
SBA-GENSTEELSWORD
Gensteel Elegant High-Carbon Steel Arming Sword and Sheath
$120
Out of Stock
The Gensteel is a fine example of the paradoxes of war. It is a beautiful thing to behold. Elegant and tapered, with gracefully curling tips on the guards and a sophisticated, spade-shaped pommel.
SBA-LAKONIA
Spartan Lakonia 20-inch Short Sword with Bronze Grip and Guard
$94
Out of Stock
Based on the traditional Spartan design, this Lakonia features a high carbon blade oak leaf shape blade and a solid brass hilt. It is solid yet well balanced We offer it with both tempered and non-tempered blades.
SBH-GLADIATOR
Maximus-Style Spiked Gladiator Helmet Masked Faceplate
$107
Out of Stock
SBWP-TANK-CELTICBANDS
Pewter Celtic Bands Tankard 1 Pint
$49
Out of Stock
SBWP-TANK-GEORGIAN-SD
Georgian Heavy Gauge Pewter Tankard 1 Pint
$85
Out of Stock
SBWP-TANK-MEDIEVAL
Medieval Pewter Tankard 1 Pint
$68
Out of Stock
SBWP-TANK-ROPE
Lined Pewter Tankard with Rope Handle 1 Pint
$52
Out of Stock
Strongblade Lore
(A Bit of History According to Strongblade)
In ancient Rome, the Legionnaires may have gathered the triumphs, but it was the gladiators who captured the hearts and imaginations of the denizens of Rome.
They were the super sports star of the Roman world. Only, they didn't get paid. And most of them were prisoners. And they didn't get any endorsement contracts. And if they didn't play well, they tended to die. (Hmm... this analogy seems to be falling apart on me). They were, however, given zealous respect for their athletic ability, martial prowess and Rugged good looks. In fact, it is said that the greatest prize for a noble woman was to bed a gladiator (even if it wasn't deemed socially acceptable). In even more fact, some noble women are said to have purposely been impregnated by gladiators so that they would have strong children (Emperor Commodus is said to have been conceived in this manner, although that has been disputed). It's funny that some of the oldest examples graffiti in history, found scrawled on Roman walls, said things like "Celadus, suspirium puellarum" ('Celadus makes the girls swoon.' Celadus being a famous gladiator in Rome). (Credit goes to the BBC for that tidbit of historical trivia). One last similarity between gladiators modern athletes; Like super star sports figures of today, many gladiators were criminals (hehe).
Gladiators usually were trained in one particular school of combat or another. Often, the region from which they came determined what type of gladiator they would become. Below is a short list of some of the popular types of gladiators:
- Thraces: Wore distinctive, tall helmets. Carried a curved sword similar to a falcata and a small rectangular shield. Had armor on both legs.
- Hoplomachi: Fought with gladius and shield. Wore a wide-brimmed helmet, often sporting feathers. Armor consisted of a manica (armor that covers one arm and shoulder) and padded quilting.
- Provocatores: Wore heavy chest armor and swung a gladius. Also had armor on one leg. Obviously had priorities out of whack since he wore a breastplate to protect his chest, but only a loincloth for his privates.
- Retiarii: These are the net and trident men that you always see in gladiator movies. They wore no armor (in fact, they often fought naked) and were very fast.
- Secutor: Fought against the retiarii (in fact, were created specifically to fight them. Wore a smooth helmet with small eyeholes to prevent the retiarii's trident from blinding them. Carried a tall shield and a gladius.
- Dimachaeri: Fought with two short swords and must have been very flashy to watch indeed.
Inspired by Model SBH-GLADIATOR
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