Römisches Fulham Gladius — Hand-Forged Transitional Roman Legionary Sword

Fulham-Type Roman Gladius with Straight-Edged Blade and Long Angled Point

The Römisches Fulham Gladius from Everest Forge reproduces the transitional Roman gladius — the pattern that sits between the waisted Mainz and the straight-edged Pompeii. Its blade carries the straight, parallel edges of the later type but draws out to a longer angled point closer to the earlier one. That in-between geometry is the Fulham's whole identity, and it is what a collector building a full gladius typology looks for.

Each blade is hand forged in Kathmandu, Nepal from 5160 high carbon spring steel, oil-tempered to working hardness, with a full tang. It is fitted with a polished rosewood handle and a wooden-core scabbard covered in leather. This is a piece for historical collection, living-history reenactment, HEMA study, and controlled cutting practice where permitted by local law.

The Fulham Gladius — A Brief History

The Fulham takes its modern name from a 1st-century AD example recovered from the River Thames near Fulham, in London. It is classed as a transitional pattern, bridging the earlier Mainz and the later Pompeii: it keeps a straight-edged blade like the Pompeii, but tapers to a longer angled point that recalls the reach of the Mainz. It belongs broadly to the early Imperial period, when Roman blade production was moving toward the simpler, more uniform forms.

Like the other gladius types, the Fulham suited the disciplined Roman thrust delivered from behind the scutum, the large rectangular shield, letting legionaries strike from within a tight formation. For collectors, the Fulham is the piece that completes the typological set — the link between the waisted early pattern and the straight-edged standard that followed.

Why This Fulham Gladius Stands Apart

Specifications

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Most details on this gladius can be specified to your preference before forging begins. Use the options on this page to build your blade, or contact us for anything outside the standard list.

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Who This Fulham Gladius Is For

• Roman history collectors — especially those completing a gladius typology set, since the Fulham is the bridge between the Mainz and Pompeii patterns.
• Reenactors and living history — Roman legion groups and historical event participants who need period-accurate geometry in real, hand-forged steel.
• HEMA and martial-arts students — those studying Roman thrust-and-cut footwork with a real-weight short sword. A blunt training version is available for sparring.
• Cutting-practice users — buyers who work tatami, bottles, and bamboo and want correct weight distribution and edge geometry.
• Gift buyers — a serious, lasting gift for a history enthusiast, with optional engraving for names, dates, or a crest.
• Film, theatre, and production — full-weight authentic steel for historical productions, with blunt versions for choreography.

How It Is Made

What Is Included

• One hand-forged Fulham-type Roman gladius in 5160 spring steel
• Wooden-core scabbard covered in leather
• Personalised engraving where requested, at no extra charge
• Care guidance for the blade, handle, and leather

Shipping, Returns, and Warranty

Every gladius ships from Kathmandu, Nepal via DHL Express or FedEx International on a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) basis — duties and taxes are handled so there is nothing to pay on arrival. Typical delivery is 8 to 15 business days from order, including forging and processing time. Some countries restrict the import of swords above certain lengths; it is the buyer's responsibility to check local law before ordering.

Standard gladii carry a 30-day satisfaction guarantee in unused condition and a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects. Custom and personalised pieces are forged to your specification and are non-returnable. Full details are on our Shipping and Returns and Warranty and Returns Policy pages.

Caring for Your Gladius

Wipe the blade clean after handling and apply a light film of mineral or blade oil to protect the high carbon steel from moisture. Store the sword out of the scabbard in dry conditions for long-term keeping, since trapped humidity can mark a carbon blade. Treat the leather occasionally with a leather conditioner, and keep the rosewood grip away from prolonged damp or direct heat.

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