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Historically carried by nobility, this two-in-one threat concealed a dagger in the handle. Sneaky and effective, doesn't sound like a noble at all does it? This symbol of regal power is constructed of durable blackened steel. The hidden dagger, made by Windlass Steelcrafts in fashioned from tempered high-carbon steel.Check out more details on the Gothic Parade Mace by clicking here!...

1065-1095 High Carbon - superior sharpening ability with good edge retention and great shock absorbsion, appropriate for larger knives and swords420 and 420HC Stainless Steel - good all-purpose stainless steel which is less expensive and softer to work, making it ideal when cost, workability and ease of maintenance are issues. Superior sharpenability, fair edge retention, fair corrosion resistance. Common for less expensive knives and sword...

A hoplites most important piece of equipment, and what gave the hoplite its name, is the hoplon, the shield (881004). The shield was made of overlapping planks of wood covered in leather, with the face of the shield covered completely in a thin sheet of bronze. This gave it incredible strength while at the same time not making it so heavy that it became unusable. Each shield was round and approximately 36 to 38 in diameter. Worn on the left arm,...