The simplicity of the Gladius is what gives it its blinding speed. That's why it was the chosen weapon of the Gladiators for hundreds of years. Superb at dishing out up-close and personal mayhem, this devastating blade waits hungrily for it's next battle.

The standard color is gold on silver.

Here are some alternatives that you might consider if you want a customized color scheme:
Copper
Gold
Red on Gold

Statistics

-length: 32" or 80 cm
-weight: 12.3 oz or 350 g
-handle style: firm
-handle size: 10" long x 4" circumference, or 25.6 cm long x 10.2 cm circumference
-handle composition: Calimacil foam covered in flexible plastic for strength
-hilt size: 9.5" or 24.3 cm wide
-hilt composition: Calimacil foam covered in flexible plastic for strength
-foam weight: Calimacil proprietary composition, lightweight, sturdy, distributes force
-foam thickness depth to core on striking surface: +5/8"
-foam thickness depth to core on all non-striking surfaces: +3/8"
-foam thickness from core to end/tip: +1 ½"
-standard core composition: fiberglass rod
-core composition: fiberglass rod
-weapon tips: semi-beveled
-striking surface: semi beveled
-core capped with a fiber matrix to prevent tearing or splitting of the foam