A dark industrial, post-apocalyptic, rugged "tactical" gladius to pierce the skulls of ravenous undead hordes... The Zombie Tools Legionnaire sure fits that description.

So let's take a closer look at how well it's made, how it handles, and whether it will cut (and thrust).

In this review I'll be testing the blade on various materials and give you my opinion of the value you're getting. It's obviously designed for collectors, but it's made to be fully functional (or "battle-ready", if you will).

Since I briefly mention home defense without going into detail, here are older videos on that topic:

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** Specifications **

Overall length: 68 cm (26-3/4'')
Blade length: 49 cm (19-1/3'')
Blade thickness: 6.3 mm (1/4''), tapering to 4.8 mm (3/16'')
Point of balance: 5 cm (2'') from the hilt
Weight: 1.12 kg (2-1/2 lbs)


** Pros / Cons **

+ Excellent fit & finish
+ Exceptionally strong & durable
+ Comfortable handle

- Edge grind sacrifices cutting ability for durability
- Unnecessary extra mass in the hilt


** Where to get it **

https://zombietools.net/collections/b...


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"Space Ambient" by Osmic
https://opengameart.org/content/space...
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license (CC BY 3.0)

"Small Loss" by HorrorPen
https://opengameart.org/content/small...
CC BY 3.0


Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
https://theslantedroom.github.io/stev...
Used with artist's permission


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