They’ve discussed the Bowies, A historic Bowie knife, 16 inches overall length.From The Antique Bowie Knife Book, Norm Flayderman collection the Fairbairn-Sykes, Reproduction Fairbairn-Sykes, 11½ inches overall length. HRC612 the kukri—in short, the “glamour” knives. “Street” knives are usually d...
The barbarians they fought used a longer cutting sword. The gladius was a very efficient sword, and one that was designed to be used as part of an integrated military system. But as a weapon for single combat, it wasn't all that good. The shield the Romans carried was quite heavy, and in one-on-o...