Greek Campovalano Xiphos

Meet the Greek Campovalano Xiphos, a blade worthy of the ancient Greek heroes and Italic warriors alike. Embrace the warrior culture of Italic peoples like the Samnites who carved out a proud kingdom from humble beginnings.

Handmade Samnite Craftsmanship

Before the rise of the Roman Republic, numerous Greek colonies flourished as independent states that gradually became the Italic peoples. One of those colonies was Campovalano, where numerous xiphos swords like this one were found dating back to the 6th Century BCE. Italic tribes like the Samnites, Etruscans, and Umbrians were fearsome warriors who had fought the armies of the Republic before being assimilated into Roman culture, and this Greek xiphos sword is a reminder of their warrior history.

Forged as one piece from C60 high-carbon steel, this sword is a reproduction of swords found in the Campovalano and Alfedena necropolises where prominent Italic warriors were buried. Not only is this sword forged as one piece, the hilt is also made of steel. The unsharpened, double-edged blade has a leaf-like shape for more power on the cut and thrusting attacks. This blade has a medial ridge acting like a reinforced spine.

Moving down to the hilt, the steel guard, grip, and pommel are steel plates laid over genuine bone. These plates are riveted together for strength and durability. You can wield this Italic Greek sword one-handed, allowing you more mobility while leaving your off-hand free. At the bottom, the cylindrical pommel adds a weighted counterbalance to the sword.

This Greek sword comes with a wooden scabbard wrapped in brown leather. True to the historical swords found in the necropolises, this scabbard has brass fittings at the topmount and endmount. The topmount has embossed rings for added detail. The endmount, also called the chape, is genuine bone with a fish-tail brass fitting laid over it. Attached to this scabbard are two straps, one with a buckle and the other with prepunched holes. You can wear this historical reenactment sword around your waist thanks to these straps.

Embrace an Ancient Warrior Heritage

Walk the line between the Greek and Roman worlds with this short sword as a part of your character’s kit. Because it’s inspired by the necropolises of Italic tribes, this sword can become part of a wide variety of character concepts. This Campovalano xiphos feels right at home with Italic warriors, Greek hoplites, and mercenaries alike. Bring your character’s martial prowess to life with this sword sheathed at your side.

Not just limited to Greeks and Italians, this Greek warrior sword is also destined for your sword collection. Show it off with Greek, Roman, and other Classical-era weapons. Keep this historical reenactment sword in your arsenal as a reminder of Classical Antiquity and the Greek colonies that shaped the Mediterranean.

Key Features:

• Fully Functional: Unsharpened for reenactment combat.
• Necropolis Sword Model: Inspired by the swords found in Alfedena and Campovalano, Italy.
• Brass-Fitted Scabbard: Comes with a scabbard decorated with brass fittings.
• High-Carbon Steel Construction: Strong and durable with a full tang.
• Secure Handling: Achieve a secure one-handed grip with the bone handle.
• Included Straps: Integrated sword belt makes it easy to wear.

Materials:

• Blade and hilt are C60 high-carbon steel
• Grip plates are bone
• Scabbard is wood wrapped in leather
• Scabbard fittings are brass and chape is bone with brass plating

Care Instructions:

• Check out our Sword Care and Maintenance Guide for all kinds of info on how to take care of your sword and keep it in its best shape.