Gladius Midnight Sword – DLC Elite, 80CrV2 Blade
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- No.1 brand in the UK
- Hand-forged, not machined
- No customs fees
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Description and specifications
The Gladius Midnight — DLC Elite is a high-performance modern sword. Built with an 80CrV2 steel blade under a deep midnight-blue DLC coating, this gladius combines an ancient form with advanced materials.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Blade material | 80CrV2 steel — DLC-coated |
| Fittings | 7075 aluminium + copper |
| Overall length | 87 cm (34.3 in) |
| Blade length | 60 cm (23.6 in) |
| Handle length | 25 cm (9.8 in) |
| Blade width | 4.5 cm (1.8 in) |
| Weight | 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) |
| Handle | G10 |
| Sheath | Kydex 2.0 |
DESCRIPTION
Blade: Forged in 80CrV2 high-carbon chrome-vanadium steel and finished with a premium DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating in deep midnight blue. Exceptionally wear-resistant and impervious to corrosion, it is supplied unsharpened for display. The blade follows a single-edged gladius profile.
Guard: A circular tsuba-style guard in gold/bronze-tinted aluminium alloy gives reliable hand protection with a distinctive aesthetic contrast against the dark blade.
Handle: Full-tang G10 handle with aggressive texture and purple anodised hardware screws for a tactile, non-slip grip in all conditions.
Sheath: Kydex 2.0 sheath with a carbon-fibre-pattern panel, purple anodised hardware and MOLLE-compatible mounting. Designed for secure retention and easy removal.
Buying a sword in the UK
Sold only to adults aged 18 and over. Curved swords with a blade of 50 cm or more are hand-forged using traditional methods, as required by the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) Order as amended in 2008.
Carrying a bladed article in a public place without good reason is an offence. Transport your sword wrapped, and only for a legitimate purpose (dojo, re-enactment, collection). Rules may differ in Scotland.
Care
- Wipe the blade after every handling with a soft cloth; never touch it with bare fingers.
- Apply a thin film of oil every few weeks to prevent rust.
- Store it horizontally in its saya, edge up, away from damp.
- Use only on suitable practice targets (rolled tatami mats, bamboo); never strike hard objects.
Read our full care guide.
Delivery, returns and age check
Free UK delivery, duties and import VAT included: nothing to pay on delivery. 1–3 working days to prepare, then 5–15 working days delivery.
18+, signed for: the carrier checks the buyer’s photo ID (passport or UK driving licence) and takes a signature. Parcels cannot be left with a neighbour or in a safe place.
30-day returns on unused swords in their original packaging. Engraved swords cannot be returned for a change of mind but are fully covered if faulty. Delivery · Returns · Terms of sale
Gladius Midnight Sword – DLC Elite, 80CrV2 Blade
Why Tetsuren
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| Highest-quality steels | ||
| Hand-forged by artisans | ||
| Full tang | ||
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| 30-day money-back guarantee | ||
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Katanas of the highest quality
Every Tetsuren katana is forged, tempered and polished by hand by specialist smiths, in high-carbon T10, 1095 or 1060 steel or folded Damascus, always with a full tang.
Each sword is checked before it leaves the workshop, then delivered free across the UK with duties included.
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