The Greek Hoplite Xiphos — 21-Inch Rosewood-Handle Hand-Forged Classical Sword

The Greek Hoplite Xiphos — 21-Inch Rosewood-Handle Hand-Forged Classical Sword | Black Leather Scabbard | Customisable 16"–30"

The Greek Hoplite Xiphos by Everest Forge is the iconic Greek hoplite sword — the classical Xiphos as commonly imagined, hand-forged with the signature combination of dense dark rosewood handle and black leather scabbard that defines the visual identity of the classical Greek warrior's blade. This is the Xiphos that comes to mind when you picture the 5th–4th century BCE Greek hoplite at Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis, or the Peloponnesian War. Hand-forged in Kathmandu, Nepal from high-carbon steel, water-tempered, full-tang, with forged steel guard and pommel fittings that match documented archaeological hardware.

At 21 inches of blade, 6 inches of rosewood handle, 27 inches overall, and approximately 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg), the Greek Hoplite Xiphos sits at the heart of the documented classical Greek Xiphos size range. The black leather scabbard ships as standard — the most striking and traditional pairing for the rosewood-handle iconic look — though all 6 leather colours are available. Fully customisable: choose your blade length from 16" to 30", your blade finish (Satin standard, Mirror, or Blacked), your handle material (Rosewood standard, Whitewood, Horn, or Bone), and your scabbard colour. Free personalised engraving on every blade and free custom logo or photo upload. Backed by 5 verified 5-star reviews.

Shown above: Whitewood (Sadhan) handle option — selectable via the handle dropdown. The standard configuration ships with Rosewood handle and Black leather scabbard. For the dedicated Whitewood-standard archaeological-reconstruction variant, see The Museum Reproduction Xiphos.

Dimensions & Specifications

The Greek Hoplite Xiphos is hand-measured and hand-forged from individual high-carbon steel billets. Every sword is quality-checked, water-tempered, sharpened, and fitted with forged steel guard, steel pommel, rosewood handle, and hand-stitched black leather scabbard as the standard configuration.

Customise Your Greek Hoplite Xiphos

Every Greek Hoplite Xiphos we forge is made to order. The standard configuration ships with Rosewood handle and Black leather scabbard — the iconic pairing — but every detail is selectable through the dropdowns.

The Iconic Greek Hoplite — Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis, Plataea

When buyers imagine the classical Greek hoplite, the visual is consistent — a heavily armed citizen-soldier in bronze cuirass and crested helmet, with shield, dory spear, and the iconic Greek Xiphos sword hung at his side. This is the sword that fought at the great battles of the classical period:

• Marathon (490 BCE) — Athenian hoplites defeated the first Persian invasion. The Xiphos was the close-combat finisher when phalanx lines collapsed.
• Thermopylae (480 BCE) — The 300 Spartans and their Greek allies held against Xerxes. Spartan Xiphos blades were famously shorter, but other Greek city-states fought with longer 21-inch Xiphos swords in the iconic classical proportions reflected in this product.
• Salamis & Plataea (480–479 BCE) — Final defeat of the Persian invasion. The classical hoplite Xiphos was the signature secondary weapon of the Greek victory.
• The Peloponnesian War (431–404 BCE) — Athens vs Sparta. The Xiphos remained the standard hoplite sidearm throughout.
• Alexander's campaigns (336–323 BCE) — Macedonian hoplites and the Companion infantry carried Xiphos blades into Persia, Egypt, and India.

The Greek Hoplite Xiphos recreates this iconic weapon at the most commonly documented 21-inch classical hoplite proportions, with the dense dark rosewood handle and black leather scabbard that defines the visual identity most buyers have in mind when they think "Greek hoplite sword." Read the full Xiphos history blog.

Key Features of the Greek Hoplite Xiphos

Iconic rosewood and black leather pairing. The signature visual identity of the classical Greek hoplite Xiphos — dense dark rosewood handle, forged steel guard and pommel, and black leather scabbard. The standard configuration most buyers picture when they imagine a Greek hoplite sword.

Forged steel guard and pommel. Hand-forged steel hardware at the hilt — substantial fittings that match documented archaeological evidence. The steel guard provides genuine hand protection, the steel pommel adds balance authority.

High-carbon steel from traditional sources. Hand-forged from quality high-carbon steel. Chosen for shock resistance, edge retention, and toughness under cutting load. Water-tempered to working hardness. Not stainless. Not a wall-hanger. Real working sword steel.

21-inch classical hoplite blade. The most commonly documented Greek hoplite Xiphos length — sits at the heart of the classical Greek Xiphos size range used by Athenian, Theban, Corinthian, and most non-Spartan Greek hoplites.

Classical leaf-blade geometry. True double-edged Greek Xiphos profile — broad at mid-blade, tapering to a strong point, both edges sharpened. Optimised for both decisive cuts and deep thrusts.

Full-tang construction. Solid steel runs through the entire 6-inch handle and the forged guard, riveted through hand-carved rosewood. No glued tangs, no welded extensions — one piece of steel from tip to pommel.

Hand-forged in Kathmandu, Nepal. Forged by hand on traditional anvils by master blacksmiths. See the full forging process on The Making page. Meet our team on Meet the Maker.

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Free personalised engraving + free custom logo upload. Greek inscription, name, family crest, or any custom artwork — all included at no extra cost.

Greek Hoplite Xiphos vs Museum Reproduction Xiphos — Sibling Products

We offer two distinct 21-inch Xiphos swords at the $214.99 price point — same blade length, same forged steel guard and pommel, same customisation flexibility, but with different positioning and standard configurations:

Both products can be customised to look identical via the dropdowns — buyers can change handle, scabbard, finish, and length to taste. The distinction is which standard configuration suits the buyer's intent. For the archaeological / scholarly framing, see The Museum Reproduction Xiphos.

Who Buys the Greek Hoplite Xiphos

Classical Greek history enthusiasts — Buyers who want the iconic classical hoplite Xiphos as commonly depicted in art, film, and historical documentation. The rosewood-and-black pairing is the visual reference point most buyers have in mind.

Hoplite reenactors and HEMA practitioners — Reenactment groups portraying Athenian, Theban, Corinthian, or other classical Greek city-state hoplites. The 21-inch blade, forged steel fittings, rosewood handle, and traditional leather-wrapped scabbard all match documented classical hoplite kit. Blunt training versions available at no extra charge for HEMA sparring.

Classical-history gift buyers — A hand-forged Greek Xiphos with engraved name, family motto, or Greek inscription is a serious gift for classics graduates, history teachers, retired military, milestone-birthday recipients with Greek heritage, or anyone with deep connection to classical history.

Display and traditional collection builders — At 27 inches overall with the iconic rosewood-and-black pairing, the Greek Hoplite Xiphos delivers immediate visual impact on a display wall or in a glass case. The most "definitive Greek sword" look in our range.

Cosplay and theatre productions — Productions of 300, Helen of Troy, Alexander, Greek tragedy adaptations, and classical-era period film need a Greek hoplite sword that reads as iconic and authentic on camera. The Greek Hoplite Xiphos delivers exactly that visual.

Buyers stepping up from the 21" Greek Xiphos bestseller — Collectors who own our $174.99 21" Greek Xiphos and want a more premium variant with forged steel guard and pommel fittings at the $214.99 price point.

Greek heritage gift buyers — Greek-American, Greek-Australian, Italian-Greek, or other Greek-heritage diaspora buyers commissioning a personalised heirloom sword with Greek-language engraving.

What's Included With Every Greek Hoplite Xiphos

• One 21-inch Greek Hoplite Xiphos Sword (or your chosen length 16"–30") with forged steel guard and pommel fittings
• Hand-stitched black leather-wrapped wooden scabbard (or your chosen colour from 6 options)
• Free personalised text engraving (your name / Greek inscription / motto)
• Free custom logo or photo engraving (your uploaded artwork)
• Manufacturer's care guide
• Tracked worldwide shipping via DHL Express or FedEx International
• 30-day satisfaction guarantee + 6-month manufacturing warranty

Worldwide Shipping & Trust

Every Greek Hoplite Xiphos ships from Kathmandu, Nepal via DHL Express or FedEx International with full tracking. Total typical timeline: 8–15 business days. Custom lengths and personalised orders may take longer.

• Shipping & Returns
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• The Making — how every blade is forged
• Meet the Maker
• Battle Ready Standard

Compare With Other Xiphos Daggers and Swords

The Greek Hoplite Xiphos is our iconic classical hoplite sword. Compare with the rest of the Xiphos range:

• 14" Hoplite Sidearm Dagger — Compact historical sidearm ($134.99)
• 15" Tactical Xiphos Knife — Modern Blacked tactical ($139.99)
• 17" Authentic Hoplite Dagger — Oil-tempered historical ($149.99)
• 18" Spartan Hoplite Short Xiphos — Spartan-era short sword ($174.99)
• 21" Greek Xiphos Sword — Classical hoplite bestseller ($174.99)
• The Museum Reproduction Xiphos — Whitewood-handle archaeological sibling ($214.99)
• The Greek Hoplite Xiphos (this product) — Rosewood + black scabbard iconic classical ($214.99)
• 22" Angel Wings — Winged crossguard mythological ($224.99)
• 24" Athenian Hoplite Xiphos — Full-length classical Athenian ($234.99)
• The Royal Xiphos — 28" — Officer's flagship ($374.99)
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Greek Hoplite Xiphos