The ammo is going to run out eventually, then what are you going to do? Well, maybe turn to the RMJ Tactical Gladius. Sharpened steel never runs dry. If you like your EDC blades super sized, check out the latest limited RMJ drop from DLT Trading.

The RMJ Gladius

Okay, if you’re reading TTAG then maybe your ammo will never run dry, but that doesn’t mean swords still aren’t cool. Especially when they’re made by RMJ Tactical. RMJ Tactical is well known for top-quality, well thought out designs. While most of those probably are a little more practical for field and EDC use, they’ve also done some pretty whimsical pieces over the years as well. That doesn’t mean that they aren’t fully functional though.

RMJ is working with DLT Trading to do a limited release of their Gladius design. RMJ takes the traditional Roman Gladius, probably one of the most efficient sword designs out there (I know, those are fighting words for some sword nerd out there) and updates it with thoroughly modern materials and details.

RMJ’s Gladius is made from Crucible CPM 3V steel, which is extremely tough and wear resistant. Unlike a lot of sword shaped objects on the market, theirs comes with a razor-sharp grind. You may not get into a lot of CQB situations where you need a short sword, but if you do, the RMJ Gladius is fully capable of handling them.

The Gladius has a blade just over 21 inches in length and is around 28 inches in overall length. It’s a full-tang design built around a .185-inch thick slab of CPM 3V. The blade has a needle like point and a full-length fuller to reduce weight. The handle scales are made from G10 and mimic that age old, time proven Gladius handle design.

The Gladius is available with a black Cerakote blade with either black or urban camoG10 scales, or a burnt bronze Cerakote blade with black or OD green G10 handles. Befitting the precision build quality of the sword itself is a handcrafted leather sheath that any Roman legionnaire would have been proud to carry.

Because this isn’t your ordinary back country chopper, the Gladius comes packaged in a custom crate, that you’ll need a Phillips screwdriver to open. If you’ve decided to go all in on the sword, you’ll savor that extra time it takes you to unscrew the box, rather than just ripping open some cardboard like a kid at Christmas.

If you think that all of these custom touches come at a price, you’d be right. The RMJ Gladius goes for a cool $1,500. That’s a lot of scratch for any blade, but you’re getting the premium 21st Century version of the world’s preeminent battle blade, and you’ll never have to pay for ammo for it either. If you’re interested, this is a limited run available only from DLT Trading, and they’ll probably sell out fast.

RMJ Gladius Specifications:

Overall Length: 27.875 in. (708mm)
Blade Length: 21.4375 in. (545mm)
Blade Thickness: .185 in. (5mm)
Blade Steel: CPM 3V
Blade Finish: Cerakote
Handle Material: G-10
Weight: 34.9 oz.
MSRP: $1,500