THE ROMAN GLADIUS SWORD
How to build the ROman Gladius Sword Part 2
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Step 14
Sand out hilt to shape
Step 15
Drill a hole in the bottom of the hilt with a speed ball drill bit so the handle can fit
Step 16
Make a slice in the top of the hilt so that the sword can fit through it
Step 17
Paint/colour the hilt brown or dark for a nice base colour.
Step 18
Use the other end of the door knob or a gold/brass trimming to place on top of the hilt.
Step 19
Now get a door knob and unscrew so it is just the sphere left. This is used as the end of the sword.
Step 20
Now drill or screw the wood with the steel so it connects.
Step 21
Sand the handle so that the hilt can fit over the handle and place near the blade.
Step 22
Wrap some leather around the handle of the sword.
Step 23
Place the door knob/ball over the end of the sword
Now your finished!
Congratulations your done i hope that you can enjoy your gladius sword!
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