The Roman Legion was the defining fighting force in Europe during the rule of the Roman empire. Their extremely effective tactics influenced warfare for centuries afterwards, and their strength in arms allowed the Roman Empire to expand to become one of the biggest domains in history.  In modern times, their abilities and distinctive weaponry are popularized by movies such as Gladiator and Spartacus. One of their most recognizable weapons is the short thrusting sword know as the gladius.

The gladius was used with brutal effectiveness against the lightly armoured or unarmored enemies that would encounter the Legion, and though primarily designed as a thrusting weapon was capable of delivering savage cuts as well. The Legionnaire Sword is based on such a design, leaning closer towards the Mainz style of gladius as opposed to the Pompeii style. The Pompeii had parallel edges and a triangle tip, whereas this Legionnaire sword has a leaf shaped blade and elongated tip. The Legionnaire sword has the standard wood fittings and bone grip, and is an attractive interpretation of this popular historical sword. This gladius would remain the standard weapon for the average Roman Legion soldier, until it was eventually phased out and replaced by the longer Spatha, which was originally a cavalry weapon. Despite this, it remains a much-loved design by modern sword collectors everywhere.