I like the unboxing but but the romans were very well trained with their weapons. They did not just hand a gladius out to newly conquered peoples or indeed even roman citizens. They had a 3 to 6 month training period in basic military tactics before they were even assigned a unit. They trained for hours daily using the gladius, militiary tactics and drills.
Exactly right, people will speak of things they have no knowledge of and reveal how little the actually know. They should do some background research first and see why it was preferred over the long sword. And yes a Romans were highly trained and extremely dangerous on any battle field.
I do like these unboxings because it gives the viewer a chance to see your first impression of a sword or other weapon, this quick peek has certainly sparked my interest in many swords and thus made me even more excited when the full review comes out.
I just got mine, The handle diddn't look NEAR as bad as I thought it did in pictures, they might have changed it, its got a tinge of yellow in it and looks more like bone than I thought it would. The scabbard has thick leather in the top and holds the sword in really nice and tight. They ALMOST match up sizewise to the cold steel training gladius, maybe half and inch shorter than the trainer. Very happy with it.
I think if you stay in your lane with your videos as far as subject content is concerned, I definitely don't mind if its an unboxing, review, rant, ramble or a combination of. I also couldn't care on vid length as I'm not 14 and I don't need instant gratification. I guess to sum it up, I subbed for what you do, so just keep doing you and don't worry so much. Cheers!
I have this sword. The one thing that I didn't like about it was the grip. It used to be camel bone, but just as I ordered mine, they were forced to switch to plastic. I made a nice lightish-color high impact hickory grip for it that makes it feel so much more solid and mean. Then I inlaid a 2000 year old silver Roman coin into the guard. I always bring it out for cutting parties and love the way it cuts.
What a beautiful gladius, I'd love to make it my first sword. A few questions though; • How much does this gladius cost? • Is the grip rounded or oval, if it's rounded then it would suck to cut with this thing especially with bad edge alignment • Would you recommend it for a 5'6'' guy?
I like the unboxings. You're too self conscious about what your viewers want. If you turn yourself into a robot who only does what your viewers want instead of what YOU want for yourself, your channel will be uninteresting and inorganic.
I enjoy the unboxing, mystery item or not. But I also enjoy history and historical based weapons armour and the likes. So I always enjoy your content, keep up the great work. I mean you convinced me to buy the Windlass Suontaka migration era sword.
Maintz is an archaic spelling of the same city, however the name Maintz and gladiuses are from completely different time periods so it's a bit of an odd choice.
I actually rather enjoy the unboxing videos and it kind of gives me a clue of what future full reviews might be on. I also like that you make the audience aware of such great deals on certain websites, etc... Heck I thoroughly enjoyed the Swords of Might grab bags you use to do. I also don't mind the talking and history lesson, I enjoy learning about the subject, one of the many reasons I am subbed to you and also surprised that there isn't a 1 in front of the 28k for the amount of subs you have. Quality videos that are informative and entertaining aka infotainment on such wonderful historical weapon types. Keep it up. I also like the new logo btw.
KD:C brought me to this channel. I'm not interested in swords and this kind of weapons that much but, your content seems to be nice and it really amazed me! As I said, I'm not much interested in it but I definitely want to see more swords!
What are the two swords standing behind the shed, on the right hand side of the screen? One of them seams to have a red-ish hand grip..... by the way, that's a really nice gladius! Personally my favorite style is the Gladius Hispaniensis.
I prefer short swords because their is less to go wrong with them typically. Hard impacts on a lot of longer, high price swords can cause loose pommels or bent blades. To me its just not money well spent unless you REALLY love the design of the sword or the particular niche it fit in combat. I do have a weakness for Shamshirs but I dont own any because all of the reasonably priced ones seem to be unreasonably fragile.
The famous sword from Gladiator that was really only in one scene was not a gladius, it was a cavalry spatha. Though the man did have a gladius attached to his saddle in case he lost his spatha. I don't know if that was a thing done by Roman cavalry, nor have a found anything saying it was or was not. Probably just a movie decision. Spathas were similar to gladii in their looks, but obviously had longer blades for cavalry use. Also, I love the unboxing videos.
I love this sword, however in my excitement unpacking mine, I ended up getting twenty stitches in my hand, Museum Replicas really puts on one hell of a sharp edge
Generally, I say, “Your best content will be creating what you want to create.” But since you asked... I most want to see full reviews. Rants, unboxings, first impressions, news, etc. are all great, but if any of it comes at the expense of full reviews...I’d rather have the full reviews.
Nice gladius! I like these unboxing videos. Just one note: I believe the plural of gladius is gladii (gladi-eye). If I’m wrong, someone correct me; its been a while since I took Latin.
I actually knew better, you might see that I died inside when I said it wrong. But alas, it's what happens when you talk... you don't always get everything right.
Medieval Review I know how that is. Keep up the good work! I liked your rant on the term “battle-ready” as well. All of your content recently has been great!
I see good reviews for the sword itself, but mixed reviews for the faux ivory handle. Does the plastic seem somewhat sturdy? I planned on purchasing the same sword for re-enactment.
Thanks for the first impression! I'd really appreciate it if you could answer some questions about the Mainz Gladius Or just one, really: would you call this a functional weapon? I mean, is it tempered, does it have some flex to it? Or, to put it another way: could you use this sword as a machete, spending your day cutting sugarcane or clearing undergrowth? Or, since it IS primarily a stabby sword, suppose you had to stab hog carcasses for a living, would this be an item you'd be happy to use for that? Thanks in advance - I'd be really happy if you could find the time to answer my question. I'm pondering investing the dough for this but I'd like an expert's opinion on whether I'd get my money's worth first.
If you get it sharpened, it comes stock blunt, but windlass will sharpen for you, then yes you could cut with it. Windlass makes low end but functional swords. As for flex, it will have less flex. Partially due to thickness of blade, but also because it is a very short blade, and by nature they have less flex. Also this gladius is less like a machete, some lower end "gladius" types are much more like a machete. Such as the cold steel or United cutlery cheapos.
@@droll8983 Ah sure, so their steel is high carbon between 1060 and 1095 with a sword they are usually using a lower carbon like 1060, which is what this likely is. It will be tempered and a generally well made low end sword. A good primer for Windlass (including some of their common issues) can be found here: www.sword-buyers-guide.com/windlass-swords.html
The Mainz Gladius, the sword of the legions of Julius Caesar. The sword that conquered the world. The Romans wanted to make sure their enemies got the point.
Medieval Review nice I might have to buy that lol. Thanks for the reply I appreciate it I found your channel through kingdom come but have gone back and watched alot of your content and have really enjoyed it. I really like your reviews and unboxings keep up the amazing work I have learned alot watching your content.
Why don't you combine the unboxing/first impressions and the reviews? Record the unboxing and a shorter first impressions but instead of uploading straight away, wait until you do the review and add it to the start of that, they upload.
Lovely video, lovely sword! Was thinking of purchasing this sword, but would you mind answering one or two questions? I read some mixed reviews on the faux ivory handle, apparently a bit tacky/uncomfortable. Is there any truth to this? Also, how is the fit with the scabbard? Thanks, Logan
I don't remember the handle being tacky. I will say it does have potential to be uncomfortable. I don't recall the scabbard fit, however windlass scabbards are very often loose, and if you watch at the end of the video it seems like it slides in a little too easy.
@@loganfox2386 For a low end gladius I think it's fine, I'd say if it is the style you like and you want at least a basic functional sword, then yes it is a good choice. There are better ones out there for higher prices.
I do enjoy unboxings, but I prefer reviews because I think they're more objectively useful to the community. Not many channels buy as many swords at the same kind of professionalism and variety as you do, so it's very often scary to buy a sword because of a fear of it's quality. An unboxing provides some details, but not enough for a long-term investment, and one can make do with online pictures.
On the internet the sword looked grey. I got mine today and it looks exactly black like yours. Pretty disapppinted tbh. The other metal parts are also dark red instead of grey
Would probably work excellent for home defense as well, due to the fact that it's a short sword; a sword always looks intimidating, and tue to it's blade being shorter than a traditional long sword, it's easier to use effectively in tight spaces, which gives the user an advantage - as well as it's still longer than a knife, which gives range advantage at the same time. And being stabbed with a gladius... my God, you're in trouble :/ I bet most home invaders would instantly run in the other direction.
A short Gladius is much easier to use I would pick it over a long sword every day. You must learn what the Roman Army knew and than you understand why it is more practical then a very long heavy sword. One cut with that to the abdomen will let all the blood out of the body just try the tip on a common milk jug with only a light stab and see why it worked so well.
You are correct. They prefer Deepeeka, mostly because Deepeeka used more correct materials. They are inexpensive, and are more overbuilt which makes them good for abuse in basic reenactment.
Medieval Review not just the material , is also the shape I believe,overbuild swords are useally not use in modern reenacment, most reenactors nowdays prefer swords that are within historical weights whichin case of Ancient reenacting withare talking about less than a kilo. Regardless Deepeeka isn't perfect either in my opinion, their swords are nut and glue secured instead of peen like the originals.
Dude, nice unboxing but to say roman legionaries were untrained and that less skill is required for a gladius is absolutely ridiculous. There wouldnt be a historian alive that would support those comments. One of the fundamental reasons for roman infantry success was due to their extreme training and discipline.
You don't know what you talking about the shorter the swords the more skills you need to have because you don't have that reach the longer the sword less skills you need the Roman army they are well trained they know how to use it if you give it to a beginner he will loose against longer sword because as I said you have the reach advantage
ddd ddd of course you have to be skilled to beat an opponent if he has a long sword and you have a gladius. But if you both have the same weapon, theirs a better chance of you winning with the smaller sword simply because you can slash and swing. Bigger swords are all about momentum and balance and stuff that must be taught
I like the unboxing but but the romans were very well trained with their weapons. They did not just hand a gladius out to newly conquered peoples or indeed even roman citizens. They had a 3 to 6 month training period in basic military tactics before they were even assigned a unit. They trained for hours daily using the gladius, militiary tactics and drills.
Exactly right, people will speak of things they have no knowledge of and reveal how little the actually know. They should do some background research first and see why it was preferred over the long sword. And yes a Romans were highly trained and extremely dangerous on any battle field.
By the time the Legionaires got out of training they were professional swordsmen.
The Romans used shields, often within units. Simply put, that is why the sword is “short”.
I do like these unboxings because it gives the viewer a chance to see your first impression of a sword or other weapon, this quick peek has certainly sparked my interest in many swords and thus made me even more excited when the full review comes out.
I like living vicariously through people who can acquire as many weapons as you :)
i like unboxings, it's a good way to see what you're going to get from a manufacturer before its tampered with by the owner.
I just got mine, The handle diddn't look NEAR as bad as I thought it did in pictures, they might have changed it, its got a tinge of yellow in it and looks more like bone than I thought it would. The scabbard has thick leather in the top and holds the sword in really nice and tight. They ALMOST match up sizewise to the cold steel training gladius, maybe half and inch shorter than the trainer. Very happy with it.
I'm thinking about getting a Gladius. Do you have any advice for a first time buyer? Thanks👍
I think if you stay in your lane with your videos as far as subject content is concerned, I definitely don't mind if its an unboxing, review, rant, ramble or a combination of. I also couldn't care on vid length as I'm not 14 and I don't need instant gratification.
I guess to sum it up, I subbed for what you do, so just keep doing you and don't worry so much. Cheers!
Glen Ralph Couldn't say it better myself i agree 100%, I'm a new sub here but i love what this channel is about.
I have this sword. The one thing that I didn't like about it was the grip. It used to be camel bone, but just as I ordered mine, they were forced to switch to plastic. I made a nice lightish-color high impact hickory grip for it that makes it feel so much more solid and mean. Then I inlaid a 2000 year old silver Roman coin into the guard. I always bring it out for cutting parties and love the way it cuts.
What a beautiful gladius, I'd love to make it my first sword.
A few questions though;
• How much does this gladius cost?
• Is the grip rounded or oval, if it's rounded then it would suck to cut with this thing especially with bad edge alignment
• Would you recommend it for a 5'6'' guy?
This is a good review. I love ancient history, and it'd be nice to see more weapons from that era.
I like the unboxings. You're too self conscious about what your viewers want. If you turn yourself into a robot who only does what your viewers want instead of what YOU want for yourself, your channel will be uninteresting and inorganic.
I was on vacation. I enjoy these videos.
That’s a wickedly acute point, now I need one
I enjoy the unboxing, mystery item or not. But I also enjoy history and historical based weapons armour and the likes. So I always enjoy your content, keep up the great work. I mean you convinced me to buy the Windlass Suontaka migration era sword.
Unboxing vids are silly... But they give us a vicarious thrill of receiving a new sword!
So please keep doing them.
Mainz Gladius, Maintz does not exist; and its pronounced like "mines" with a ts at the end. mine-ts
Cheers, thanks!
Maintz is an archaic spelling of the same city, however the name Maintz and gladiuses are from completely different time periods so it's a bit of an odd choice.
@@wolschou as a german I approve of this.
I actually rather enjoy the unboxing videos and it kind of gives me a clue of what future full reviews might be on. I also like that you make the audience aware of such great deals on certain websites, etc... Heck I thoroughly enjoyed the Swords of Might grab bags you use to do. I also don't mind the talking and history lesson, I enjoy learning about the subject, one of the many reasons I am subbed to you and also surprised that there isn't a 1 in front of the 28k for the amount of subs you have. Quality videos that are informative and entertaining aka infotainment on such wonderful historical weapon types. Keep it up. I also like the new logo btw.
I love the unboxing videos.
do you have problems with contact lenses? that blinking is what happens to me sometimes.....
My GOD do I love Gladius!
im glad(ius) to see new unboxing stuff
Thanks... dad.
I think the unboxing is awesome! Love reviews man!
KD:C brought me to this channel. I'm not interested in swords and this kind of weapons that much but, your content seems to be nice and it really amazed me! As I said, I'm not much interested in it but I definitely want to see more swords!
What are the two swords standing behind the shed, on the right hand side of the screen? One of them seams to have a red-ish hand grip..... by the way, that's a really nice gladius! Personally my favorite style is the Gladius Hispaniensis.
I see another gladius back there - more gladius content!
Who did you get that Roman gladius from?
That is very nice
I prefer short swords because their is less to go wrong with them typically. Hard impacts on a lot of longer, high price swords can cause loose pommels or bent blades. To me its just not money well spent unless you REALLY love the design of the sword or the particular niche it fit in combat. I do have a weakness for Shamshirs but I dont own any because all of the reasonably priced ones seem to be unreasonably fragile.
The famous sword from Gladiator that was really only in one scene was not a gladius, it was a cavalry spatha. Though the man did have a gladius attached to his saddle in case he lost his spatha. I don't know if that was a thing done by Roman cavalry, nor have a found anything saying it was or was not. Probably just a movie decision. Spathas were similar to gladii in their looks, but obviously had longer blades for cavalry use.
Also, I love the unboxing videos.
I love this sword, however in my excitement unpacking mine, I ended up getting twenty stitches in my hand, Museum Replicas really puts on one hell of a sharp edge
Generally, I say, “Your best content will be creating what you want to create.” But since you asked... I most want to see full reviews. Rants, unboxings, first impressions, news, etc. are all great, but if any of it comes at the expense of full reviews...I’d rather have the full reviews.
Well the good news is that one is inbound. The bad news is that channel health is more dependent on quantity, I'm trying to find the right balance.
Nice gladius! I like these unboxing videos. Just one note: I believe the plural of gladius is gladii (gladi-eye). If I’m wrong, someone correct me; its been a while since I took Latin.
Daniel Elseth no, you're right
Current Latin student here! You would be correct!
I actually knew better, you might see that I died inside when I said it wrong. But alas, it's what happens when you talk... you don't always get everything right.
Medieval Review I know how that is. Keep up the good work! I liked your rant on the term “battle-ready” as well. All of your content recently has been great!
Isnt it gladi i
Just wondering...
When are you planning to create another historia video
I loved the first one and find them very fun to watch and learn
I see good reviews for the sword itself, but mixed reviews for the faux ivory handle. Does the plastic seem somewhat sturdy? I planned on purchasing the same sword for re-enactment.
Did you get it??
it's a sword of distinction as it get to be used and wears-out in time.
Is that winged helmet a reproduction of the polish hussar helmet? It looks absolutely amazing
Thanks for the first impression!
I'd really appreciate it if you could answer some questions about the Mainz Gladius
Or just one, really: would you call this a functional weapon? I mean, is it tempered, does it have some flex to it?
Or, to put it another way: could you use this sword as a machete, spending your day cutting sugarcane or clearing undergrowth?
Or, since it IS primarily a stabby sword, suppose you had to stab hog carcasses for a living, would this be an item you'd be happy to use for that?
Thanks in advance - I'd be really happy if you could find the time to answer my question. I'm pondering investing the dough for this but I'd like an expert's opinion on whether I'd get my money's worth first.
If you get it sharpened, it comes stock blunt, but windlass will sharpen for you, then yes you could cut with it. Windlass makes low end but functional swords.
As for flex, it will have less flex. Partially due to thickness of blade, but also because it is a very short blade, and by nature they have less flex.
Also this gladius is less like a machete, some lower end "gladius" types are much more like a machete. Such as the cold steel or United cutlery cheapos.
@@medievalreview Thanks!
What's the material, though? Tempered carbon steel or just some sort of ren-fair tin?
@@droll8983 Ah sure, so their steel is high carbon between 1060 and 1095 with a sword they are usually using a lower carbon like 1060, which is what this likely is. It will be tempered and a generally well made low end sword. A good primer for Windlass (including some of their common issues) can be found here: www.sword-buyers-guide.com/windlass-swords.html
@@medievalreview Thanks! I really appreciate!
The Mainz Gladius, the sword of the legions of Julius Caesar. The sword that conquered the world. The Romans wanted to make sure their enemies got the point.
Can you do an unboxing video on the Rittersteel Roman gladius? I’ve been wanting an expert opinion on the sword?
hello m8, nice video and nice sword, is that an albion maintz gladius The Allectus?, in the behind. please let me know how that oen handles
Where did you order the sword and how much?
I really enjoy the unboxings but im fine with whatever videos you wanna make. I like that gladius how much is it?
normally around $200
Medieval Review nice I might have to buy that lol. Thanks for the reply I appreciate it I found your channel through kingdom come but have gone back and watched alot of your content and have really enjoyed it. I really like your reviews and unboxings keep up the amazing work I have learned alot watching your content.
Why don't you combine the unboxing/first impressions and the reviews? Record the unboxing and a shorter first impressions but instead of uploading straight away, wait until you do the review and add it to the start of that, they upload.
How many swords does this bring your collection to?
I like that blade shape.
I rock my forestry Gladius whenever I'm in the bush
I guess it's glad to see you.
Looks good but is it....BATTLEREADY?
-_-
Joel Norgren *triggered*
Lovely video, lovely sword!
Was thinking of purchasing this sword, but would you mind answering one or two questions?
I read some mixed reviews on the faux ivory handle, apparently a bit tacky/uncomfortable. Is there any truth to this? Also, how is the fit with the scabbard?
Thanks, Logan
I don't remember the handle being tacky. I will say it does have potential to be uncomfortable. I don't recall the scabbard fit, however windlass scabbards are very often loose, and if you watch at the end of the video it seems like it slides in a little too easy.
Thanks, exactly what I wanted to know.
So you would overall recommend the purchase?
@@loganfox2386 For a low end gladius I think it's fine, I'd say if it is the style you like and you want at least a basic functional sword, then yes it is a good choice. There are better ones out there for higher prices.
Id love to see a full review and test of this sword
That has a reinforced tip?
I do enjoy unboxings, but I prefer reviews because I think they're more objectively useful to the community. Not many channels buy as many swords at the same kind of professionalism and variety as you do, so it's very often scary to buy a sword because of a fear of it's quality. An unboxing provides some details, but not enough for a long-term investment, and one can make do with online pictures.
Richie Demo I agree with this. Especially since a first impression does not include using the sword.
On the internet the sword looked grey. I got mine today and it looks exactly black like yours. Pretty disapppinted tbh. The other metal parts are also dark red instead of grey
A good stealth weapon for when the zombies come.
a big, shiny, hard-to-conceal weapon is stealthy? Unless you're talking about noise, then it's fine.
Not sure why you think that concealment of weapons would really need to be a thing against zombies...
Would probably work excellent for home defense as well, due to the fact that it's a short sword; a sword always looks intimidating, and tue to it's blade being shorter than a traditional long sword, it's easier to use effectively in tight spaces, which gives the user an advantage - as well as it's still longer than a knife, which gives range advantage at the same time. And being stabbed with a gladius... my God, you're in trouble :/
I bet most home invaders would instantly run in the other direction.
Me. I love these.
A short Gladius is much easier to use I would pick it over a long sword every day. You must learn what the Roman Army knew and than you understand why it is more practical then a very long heavy sword. One cut with that to the abdomen will let all the blood out of the body just try the tip on a common milk jug with only a light stab and see why it worked so well.
Is it true that there's a giant "made in India" stamping on the blade? That's genuinely a deal breaker
I love that sword. Please do so.e test cutting with it.
Is it really sharp?
I might be wrong but from what I know reenacment groups don't approve of Windlass Gladii :(
You are correct. They prefer Deepeeka, mostly because Deepeeka used more correct materials. They are inexpensive, and are more overbuilt which makes them good for abuse in basic reenactment.
Medieval Review not just the material , is also the shape I believe,overbuild swords are useally not use in modern reenacment, most reenactors nowdays prefer swords that are within historical weights whichin case of Ancient reenacting withare talking about less than a kilo. Regardless Deepeeka isn't perfect either in my opinion, their swords are nut and glue secured instead of peen like the originals.
Good video just do what you want
I used a bleached dog bone to make my grip for my gladius.
One gladius- two gladii?
WHATS WITH THE DOUBLE EYE BLINK (-) (-)
Oh and by the way, not to be that guy, but it's pronounced gladii opposed to gladiuses
I have the Pompei gladius.
Dude, nice unboxing but to say roman legionaries were untrained and that less skill is required for a gladius is absolutely ridiculous. There wouldnt be a historian alive that would support those comments. One of the fundamental reasons for roman infantry success was due to their extreme training and discipline.
*Resisting the urge to quote Airplane.*
God, could you imagine living during that time? Fuck me did we get lucky. I think people will be saying how shit we lived in 500 years, though.
500? I'd argue a lot less time than that, most people say that about life only 100 - 200 years ago.
Medieval Review Oh for sure. Difficult to comprehend!
how long is the blade? blade Length? 18" inch?
anddddd ..... can you provide the link? i can't find it on *_kultofathena.com_* thank you :D
i got thesame sword only with a brown scabbard
i like it ty
You like movies about Gladiators
I mean who doesn't? Gladiator, Sparticus.. good stuff.
Indeed
Is Mainz, not Maintz
You don't know what you talking about the shorter the swords the more skills you need to have because you don't have that reach the longer the sword less skills you need
the Roman army they are well trained they know how to use it if you give it to a beginner he will loose against longer sword because as I said you have the reach advantage
ddd ddd of course you have to be skilled to beat an opponent if he has a long sword and you have a gladius. But if you both have the same weapon, theirs a better chance of you winning with the smaller sword simply because you can slash and swing. Bigger swords are all about momentum and balance and stuff that must be taught
Purdy!
Who brings a knife to sword fight? That's why you carry a mainz gladius
The plural is 'Gladiola' ;-)
Umm
No, is not. Its gladdi
@@Oxide-Actual *gladii
It is called Mainz, not Maintz... ;-)
Wie sagte die Lehrerin zu ihren Schülern? Wir sind am Bingener Loch und heute Mittag zeige ich euch Mainz.
I’m plotting on the stolen items from your home
You look kinda like Tom Segura.
Where the fuck is Maintz with a T ???
Well, there goes the rest of my tax return.
Legionaires poorly trained?? You best go back and study what they did and how they did it. Then you can flap your mouth.
Mediocre; Buy An Albion Already !
Such a long review for a 200 dollar sword...
“I hope I’m pronouncing that correctly” You are not. It is pronounced mai-nts