Roman Greek Hoplite High Carbon Steel Blade Sword With ScabbardRoman Greek Hoplite sword Greek Hoplites were citizen soldiers known for their toughness in battle. Their sword was highly effective in close quarters combat. The design of the Roman Gladius is based in part on the leaf shaped blade design of this sword which was later incorporated by the Romans in the design of their Gladius, the famous sword used by the Roman Army and the gladiators who fought to the death in the Roman Coliseum. Greek Hoplite sword