Spartan Infantry Hoplite Short SwordThe short sword which was used by the hoplites of the famous Spartan infantry as a last resort at close combat at battles like Thermopylae and Plataies. A potent weapon that would be superb in the brutality of ancient hand to hand combat. Specifications: Overall length with Scabbard: 16. 25" Overall length without Scabbard: 15" Handle Length: 3. 5" Guard Length: 2. 75" Blade Length: 11" Scabbard Length: 12"