Gladius is cool and all but it's a very specialist weapon. Forget about using it without wearing the heavy armor the Roman legionary had, the short reach is way too dangerous. Paired it up with a shield and it really shines, put 100 of these guys together and give each a pilum and they will conquer the world. Otherwise it's just a short stabbing sword.
I never really like ancient sword that much (and I'm starting to disliking katana despite me being a kenjutsuka), for the simple reasons: why didn't anybody thought about putting a damn guard on the sword? It's not that hard, and the hand is the first thing that will get hit in combat.
I can understand with gladius being a stabbing sword you dont expose your hand that much, but spatha, khopesh and other stuff, put a big guard on and save your hand.
I never really like ancient sword that much (and I'm starting to disliking katana despite me being a kenjutsuka), for the simple reasons: why didn't anybody thought about putting a damn guard on the sword? It's not that hard, and the hand is the first thing that will get hit in combat.
I can understand with gladius being a stabbing sword you dont expose your hand that much, but spatha, khopesh and other stuff, put a big guard on and save your hand.
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