u/ricotnt2001
Museum-Exhibited Pompeii Gladius by Forged in Fire Champion Rômulo Bridi (Virgin 5160, Kingwood & Video Provenance)
UPDATE / CORRECTION: As pointed out by a knowledgeable member of the community, this sword features a Mainz blade typology, not a Pompeii. I cannot edit the post title, but please note that this is a stunning Mainz Gladius custom piece. Everything else regarding the maker, materials, and museum history remains exactly the same.
Hello everyone, up for sale is a true centerpiece for any serious high-end collection. This is a fully functional, historically accurate Pompeii Gladius forged by the legendary Brazilian bladesmith Rômulo Bridi (Forged in Fire Latin America Champion).
This exact piece was officially exhibited at the São Paulo Cutlery Museum and comes with irreplaceable provenance.
- Maker: Rômulo Bridi (Brazil)
- Provenance: Museum-exhibited. Includes an exclusive video of the maker himself explaining the historical context, research, and exact forging methods used for this specific sword.
- Overall Length: 70 cm (approx. 27.5 inches)
- Blade Length: 50 cm (approx. 19.6 inches)
- Blade Material: Virgin 5160 High Carbon Steel (expertly heat-treated, immaculate satin finish, perfect combat geometry).
- Hilt Material: Premium Brazilian Jacarandá Violeta (Kingwood / Violet Rosewood) with master-level ergonomics.
- Scabbard: Custom-fit heavy Buffalo leather with Wild Boar leather accent straps and steel suspension rings.
This is a rare opportunity to own a museum-grade piece of modern bladesmithing history with absolute ironclad authenticity.
Price: $1,650 USD + Shipping (Ships worldwide from Brazil via FedEx/DHL).
Payment: PayPal, Wise & Services only.
Important Shipping Note: Due to strictly enforced customs regulations regarding edged weapons, I unfortunately cannot ship to the United Kingdom (UK) or Australia. However, shipping is fully available to the USA and other European countries. Please ensure you are aware of your local import laws before purchasing.
PM for the video, shipping quotes, or serious inquiries!
https://imgur.com/a/KGtNE2X
u/ricotnt2001 — 5 days ago