Sica (Thracian Curved Sword)
Slashing / Thrusting weapon
Quick Facts
OriginThrace / Roman Empire (Thraex Gladiators) (Antiquity (3rd c. BC - 2nd c. AD))
Wield TypeSingle-handed
MaterialForged steel with bone or wooden hilt
Length40 - 55 cm cm
Weight0.5 - 0.8 kg kg
History
Ancient curved dagger/short sword of Thracian tribes, famously wielded by Thraex gladiators. The pronounced forward curve was engineered to bypass large Scutum shields.
About
The curved tip enables hooked thrusts behind the rim of an opponent shield targeting the kidneys, neck, or back, making it deadly in gladiatorial duels.