{"product_id":"roman-gladius-layaway-deposit-only","title":"LAYAWAY DEPOSIT ONLY - Roman Gladius","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllow yourself to make it Legendary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome pieces you talk yourself out of. Too much, not right now, maybe one day. But the grails don't wait — and \"maybe one day\" is how they become the ones that got away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo don't talk yourself out of this one. Claim Roman Gladius now, and pay for it at your own pace. No lenders, no credit checks, no interest — just you, quietly building the collection you actually want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePay your deposit here to open your reservation — that's it claimed, and it's yours in waiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCinders sees it safely onto The Hoard, where Mafoo the Box Goblin frets over it until the day it's fully yours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePay off the rest however suits you — any amount, whenever. We'll nudge you gently so you always know where you stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe last pound lands, and it ships. We never dispatch until it's completely yours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing before you commit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour price is locked in today. Whatever happens to it later, you pay what you agreed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanged your mind? Full refund within 14 days; after that, whatever you've paid becomes Forge credit that never expires. Nowt's ever lost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe full rules live in our Layaway — The Hoard terms: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theswordstall.co.uk\/pages\/layaway-scheme-t-cs\"\u003eLayaway Scheme T\u0026amp;Cs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔞 \u003cstrong\u003eSold to adults aged 18+ only\u003c\/strong\u003e, in line with applicable UK legislation regarding traditional hand-crafted swords. \u003cstrong\u003eStrict age verification applies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisciplined. Deadly. Built to conquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Roman Gladius isn’t just a sword — it’s the weapon that helped build an empire. Carried by the Roman legions for centuries, it became one of the most recognisable and effective blades in military history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort, direct, and designed for brutal close combat, the Gladius was made to work in formation fighting alongside the Roman scutum shield. Its double-edged blade and long tapered point made it devastating in tight formations, where precision and discipline mattered more than wild swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis replica captures that identity perfectly. The broad blade. The classic Roman grip. The unmistakable silhouette that defined the power of the legions. Inspired by historical Roman sword patterns, it combines battlefield practicality with the commanding presence that made the Gladius legendary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design remains simple for a reason. Roman weapons weren’t built for ornament — they were built to win.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Roman Gladius inspired replica is designed for display, collection, cosplay, theatrical production, and historical re-enactment use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured for visual realism, it is intended as a prop or collectible item and not for general consumer use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoman Gladius inspired replica sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic double-edged short sword design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspired by authentic Roman legionary weaponry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for display, cosplay, theatre, or historical collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured for visual realism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🇬🇧 Fast UK shipping — no customs, no legions required, no nonsense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sword is a \u003cstrong\u003etraditional, hand-forged blade\u003c\/strong\u003e inspired by Ancient Rome, created for collectors with an appreciation for sword craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged from High Carbon Steel using \u003cstrong\u003e[forging method, e.g. clay tempering \/ differential hardening]\u003c\/strong\u003e, it combines authentic construction with display-quality presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional hand-forged sword\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Carbon Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e blade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpened edge as part of traditional finishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-tang construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate blade length: 51 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong\u003ecollection or display\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge Verification:\u003cbr\u003eThis product is sold to adults aged \u003cstrong\u003e18 years and over\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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