The Classic Hoplite Sword- A Swift and powerful blade of Ancient Greece
December 12th, 2011The rich and chaotic history of Greece could not be complete without the contributions of the hoplites, the citizen soldiers who served the ancient city states from enemies. For those who are interested in artifacts and replicas of these incredible, agile warriors, then you will love the Classic Hoplite Sword offered by Dark Steel Replica.
The Classic Hoplite sword is one of those unique, medieval weapons that have a leap shaped blade that widens at a certain point and becomes pointed in the end. This particular sword is smaller compared to other swords and when paired with light armor, increases the agility of the wielder and create faster and more precise hits to the opponent.
The classic Hoplite Sword is a special and important sword in Ancient Greece. The replica is actually of high quality, created using top quality steel material. This can be a fully functional sword and could be sharpened. It could also be used as a lovely decorative detail for those who like to wear authentic Greek costumes or just something to hang beside your other collections.