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Iron Legion Medieval Sword & Dagger Set Hand-Forged Carbon SteelMost collectors own one piece at a time. The Iron Legion Medieval Gladius & Rondel Dagger Set gives you two. This handcrafted carbon steel combo pairs a full size medieval gladius short sword with a matching rondel dagger both finished in satin carbon steel with period accurate design. One set. Two legendary blades. The gladius features a wide double edge blade with a D ring cross guard and cord wrapped handle. It comes with a black leather scabbard
Most collectors own one piece at a time. The Iron Legion Medieval Gladius & Rondel Dagger Set gives you two. This handcrafted carbon steel combo pairs a full-size medieval gladius short sword with a matching rondel dagger both finished in satin carbon steel with period-accurate design. One set. Two legendary blades.
The gladius features a wide double-edge blade with a D-ring cross-guard and cord-wrapped handle. It comes with a black leather scabbard with a shoulder carry strap ready for display or wearing at Renaissance fairs and historical events. The rondel dagger has a 9-inch tapered blade, 5-inch leather-wrapped handle, and its own fitted black leather sheath.
Both pieces share the same raw carbon steel aesthetic dark, rugged, and historically accurate. The JW SteelCrafts brand tag on the set confirms every piece is individually handcrafted and quality-checked before shipping.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Set Includes – Medieval Gladius Short Sword + Rondel Dagger
- Blade Material – Hand-Forged Carbon Steel Satin Finish
- Gladius Blade – Wide Double-Edge, D-Ring Cross-Guard, Cord-Wrapped Handle
- Gladius Scabbard – Black Leather with Shoulder Carry Strap
- Dagger Overall Length – 14 Inches
- Dagger Blade Length – 9 Inches Tapered Point
- Dagger Handle – 5 Inches Leather Wrapped
- Dagger Sheath – Black Fitted Leather Sheath
- Brand – JW SteelCrafts
FEATURES AS BENEFITS
- Two-piece matched set – Get a full medieval sword and dagger combo in one purchase perfect value for collectors.
- Hand-forged carbon steel blades – Real forged steel with excellent hardness and a raw, authentic medieval finish.
- D-ring cross-guard on gladius – Historically accurate guard design that adds character and a genuine period look.
- Leather scabbard with shoulder strap – Display-ready and wearable ideal for Renaissance fairs, cosplay, or wall display.
- 14-inch rondel dagger (9" blade) – Compact, well-balanced companion piece that completes the medieval warrior aesthetic.
- Leather-wrapped handles on both pieces – Comfortable grip and authentic look — matches the period style of the entire set.
HISTORY OF THE GLADIUS & RONDEL DAGGER
The gladius was the primary short sword of Roman legionaries from around 200 BC through the 3rd century AD. Compact, wide, and double-edged, it was designed for close-quarters use and became one of the most iconic blades in military history. The design was later adapted by medieval European soldiers and influenced sword-making traditions for centuries.
The rondel dagger emerged in the 14th century as a standard sidearm for knights and men-at-arms across Europe. Named for the round disc guards at the top and base of the handle, it was favored for its ability to pierce chain mail and plate armor at close range. By the 15th century, nearly every European knight carried one as a backup blade.
Together, the gladius and rondel dagger represent two of the most historically significant blade designs from ancient and medieval history — making the Iron Legion set a meaningful collector's piece for anyone who values the story behind the steel.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- Clean and dry both blades after each handling
- Apply light blade oil to carbon steel to prevent rust
- Store in leather scabbard and sheath in a dry location
- Avoid prolonged moisture or humidity exposure
- Condition leather scabbard and sheath with leather oil periodically
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a gladius sword?
The gladius was the standard short sword of Roman soldiers, used from around 200 BC to the 3rd century AD. It featured a wide, double-edged blade roughly 18–24 inches long and was designed for close-quarters use. The Iron Legion Gladius in this set is historically inspired by this classic Roman design, adapted with medieval styling and hand-forged carbon steel construction.
What is a rondel dagger?
The rondel dagger was a popular medieval sidearm used across Europe from the 14th to 16th century. It gets its name from the round disc guards (rondels) at the top and bottom of the handle. Knights and men-at-arms carried it as a backup blade. The rondel dagger in this set has a 9-inch tapered blade, 5-inch leather-wrapped handle, and a fitted black leather sheath.
What is included in the Iron Legion Medieval Dagger Set?
The set includes two pieces: a full-size medieval gladius short sword with a black leather scabbard and shoulder strap, and a 14-inch rondel dagger (9-inch blade, 5-inch handle) with its own fitted black leather sheath. Both are hand-forged from carbon steel and finished in a matching satin carbon steel aesthetic.
Is this set good for display or Renaissance fairs?
Yes. The Iron Legion set is popular for wall display, glass cabinet collections, Renaissance fair use, historical cosplay, and theatrical props. The leather scabbard with shoulder strap makes the gladius wearable at events. Both pieces have the dark, rugged, period-accurate look that stands out in any historical display setting.
How do I care for carbon steel blades?
Wipe both blades clean and dry after handling. Apply a light coat of blade oil regularly to prevent rust carbon steel needs more care than stainless steel but rewards you with a more authentic look and feel. Store in the leather scabbard and sheath in a dry location. Condition the leather with leather oil periodically to keep it supple.
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"There is a war... for your Mind!"
That's the slogan of InfoWars, the incendiary conspiracy news network and nutritional supplement marketing firm. And while Alex Jones is wrong about almost everything, he's right about that. In LikeWar Singer and Brooking ably synthesize a sophisticated picture of information warfare in 2018, drawing from sources as diverse as Taylor Swift, Donald Trump, and ISIS, to argue that the internet has lead to a blurring of lines between consumer, citizen, journalist, activist, and warrior which threatens the foundations of liberal democracy. The tech companies which built these platforms and profited from them must grapple with the politics of their technologies, before we all reap the whirlwind.
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But there are a lot of dark sides. When people connect, the emotion that spreads most rapidly is anger. Lies spread five times faster than truth. Musicians can use social networks to directly connect with their fans, and ISIS uses it to connect with alienated Muslim youths worldwide. Social networks sort diverse citizens into filter bubbles of people who think alike. Eliot Higgin's careful open source intelligence has a paranoid fun-house mirror version in the QAnon conspiracy, where Qultist decoders find hidden messages from an alleged 'senior white house source'.
And then there is the matter of information war, an area that even now, after years of offensive cyber operations, liberal democracies still don't understand. Hostile propaganda slips into Western news networks and major platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram are infested with bots. LikeWar can even take a personal toll. Over the course of writing this book, General Michael Flynn went from forward looking full-spectrum commander to head Trumpist conspiracy cheerleader to indicted and plead out felon. Flynn's fall is complex, but it can't be separated from the internet. If the trolls got him, what chance does your idiot cousin stand? The counters, 'citizen truth teams' and senior emissaries to groups vulnerable to recruitment, seem like thin reeds against the coming maelstrom of noise.
LikeWar starts with Clausewitz's dictum that war is a continuation of politics by other means, and there are clear links between cyberspace and physical space. Intensity of hashtags impacted the subsequent intensity of Israeli airstrikes during attacks on the Gaza strip. ISIS used propaganda to create an aura of invincibility that outflanked the defenders of Mosul, while Russia denied that its 'little green men' were even in Ukraine. But the difference is that cyberspace is constructed space rather than natural space. The networks are built, maintained, and owned by real corporations and real people. The internet grew from an anarchic specialized scientific network to a major engine of commerce and communicate with little deliberate government oversight. Section 230 absolved American companies of responsibility for policing content, with major carve outs for copyrighted IP and pornography. Yet as concerns over cyberbullying and counter-terrorism rose, major networks adopted digital constitutions that were permissive towards speech and censorious towards erotica. Policing content is and was possible, but always took a back seat to growth and engagement, the guide stars of Silicon Valley.
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