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# **gladius**

**Skip it**

Weak search conversion (0.8%) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 29Growth 19Conversion 11Competition 79Returns 32Price range 16Avg price 78Brand share 79Review moat 91Quality gap 47

**Review moat**

**Great****171.77**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Competition**

**Great****36%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Brand share**

**Great****56%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Avg price**

**Great****$90.90**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Quality gap**

**Okay****4.5★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Returns**

**Okay****5.2%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Market size**

**Okay****$131K**

$131K/yr · 171K searches

**Growth**

**Bad****-12.1%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Price range**

**Bad****$16.11–$529.71**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Conversion**

**Bad****0.8%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

## **Competition**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (36% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**28 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**77**

**Top-5 brand share**

**56%**

**Open market**

**37%**

- United Cutlery15% - Cold Steel13% - SZCO13% - Sword fort8% - Wuu Jau7% - Unique Blades7%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%3%$4K6%$8K9%$12K12%$16K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)5 products missing review or click data not plotted

All 43 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Combat Commander Gladiator Sword | Full-Tang Gladius Sword | 16 5/8 Razor Sharp Blade | 1060 High Carbon Steel Roman Sword Real | TPR Rubberized Handle | Reinforced Nylon Sheath | 24 Length](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vHWIfgnmL.jpg)**Combat Commander Gladiator Sword | Full-Tang Gladius Sword | 16 5/8 Razor Sharp Blade | 1060 High Carbon Steel Roman Sword Real | TPR Rubberized Handle | Reinforced Nylon Sheath | 24 Length**United Cutlery**$47.61**4.5★864 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IA9BWMI) [2![Wuu Jau L-708 Roman Gladiator Sword 31 Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4140WTZ8zqL.jpg)**Wuu Jau L-708 Roman Gladiator Sword 31 Black**Wuu Jau**$54.29**4.5★250 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011O7GWQS) [3![Fort Real Damascus Steel Sword Custom & Personalized Medieval Knight Arming Sword with Scabbard](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mziYbubzL.jpg)**Fort Real Damascus Steel Sword Custom & Personalized Medieval Knight Arming Sword with Scabbard**Sword fort**$67.74**4.5★82 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089LKC6SH) [4![Sheffield STAK 11805 Meridius Sword 25 Tactical Sword for Hunting Gifts for Men Brush Clearing Tactical Machete 18 Double Edge Blade Sheath Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/314BWUwzUpL.jpg)**Sheffield STAK 11805 Meridius Sword 25 Tactical Sword for Hunting Gifts for Men Brush Clearing Tactical Machete 18 Double Edge Blade Sheath Included**Sheffield**$38.99**4.8★19 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHJ9YP7H) [5![Cold Steel Training Sword - Made of High-Impact Polypropylene](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31iKVRtQ3KL.jpg)**Cold Steel Training Sword - Made of High-Impact Polypropylene**Cold Steel**$30.62**4.7★355 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MN8R92)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Nusuk Gladius Extrait de Parfum for Men Long Lasting Woody Aromatic Perfume with Raspberry Bergamot & Patchouli Luxury Arabic Fragrance 100ml](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kyw1OlcfL.jpg)**Nusuk Gladius Extrait de Parfum for Men Long Lasting Woody Aromatic Perfume with Raspberry Bergamot & Patchouli Luxury Arabic Fragrance 100ml**Nusuk**$39.01**30 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GH876RM3) [![UNIQUE BLADES 27 INCH Roman Gladius Sword Full-Tang High Carbon Steel Blade Battle Ready Military Replica with Sheath Historical Legionary Short Sword for Reenactment LARP and Display](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51oPrnuKZIL.jpg)**UNIQUE BLADES 27 INCH Roman Gladius Sword Full-Tang High Carbon Steel Blade Battle Ready Military Replica with Sheath Historical Legionary Short Sword for Reenactment LARP and Display**Unique Blades**$118.64**0 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHGD19RY) [![23.6 Roman Gladius Foam Sword Fake Silver Short Sword Prop for Gladiator Costume & Cosplay](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31V5P64nOoL.jpg)**23.6 Roman Gladius Foam Sword Fake Silver Short Sword Prop for Gladiator Costume & Cosplay**Galafun**$32.95**2 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDFTL8TP) [![Sauvagine-14.56-inch Ancient Roman Gladius Sword - Decorative Gladius Sword with Sheath Suitable for Role-Playing Collectible Display and Gifting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CQvUAfniL.jpg)**Sauvagine-14.56-inch Ancient Roman Gladius Sword - Decorative Gladius Sword with Sheath Suitable for Role-Playing Collectible Display and Gifting**Sauvagine**$39.00**0 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G7Z9N3ZY) [![MedievalDepot Ancient Roman Legionary Gladius Sword - Overall 29 1095 Carbon Steel Blade Full Tang](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31UK9-56vGL.jpg)**MedievalDepot Ancient Roman Legionary Gladius Sword - Overall 29 1095 Carbon Steel Blade Full Tang**MedievalDepot**$197.37**0 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSSXQ458)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Nusuk Gladius Extrait de Parfum for Men Long Lasting Woody Aromatic Perfume with Raspberry Bergamot & Patchouli Luxury Arabic Fragrance 100ml](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kyw1OlcfL.jpg)**Nusuk Gladius Extrait de Parfum for Men Long Lasting Woody Aromatic Perfume with Raspberry Bergamot & Patchouli Luxury Arabic Fragrance 100ml**Nusuk**$39.01**3.8★**▲ 361%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GH876RM3) [![24 Black Roman Gladius Short Sword 16.54 Stainless Steel Blade with Non-Slip Plastic Handle 0.99lb Training Sword with Durable Nylon Sheath Cosplay Collection and Outdoor Activities Sharp](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31SQAP4ihuL.jpg)**24 Black Roman Gladius Short Sword 16.54 Stainless Steel Blade with Non-Slip Plastic Handle 0.99lb Training Sword with Durable Nylon Sheath Cosplay Collection and Outdoor Activities Sharp**lkjad**$30.26**5.0★**▲ 356%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSFFB2PS) [![HONSHU D2 Gladiator Sword and Leather Belt Sheath](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SZWP-uugL.jpg)**HONSHU D2 Gladiator Sword and Leather Belt Sheath**Honshu**$219.24**4.2★**▲ 300%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099V7QV2L) [![23.6 Roman Gladius Foam Sword Fake Silver Short Sword Prop for Gladiator Costume & Cosplay](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31V5P64nOoL.jpg)**23.6 Roman Gladius Foam Sword Fake Silver Short Sword Prop for Gladiator Costume & Cosplay**Galafun**$32.95**4.5★**▲ 296%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDFTL8TP) [![Sauvagine-14.56-inch Ancient Roman Gladius Sword - Decorative Gladius Sword with Sheath Suitable for Role-Playing Collectible Display and Gifting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CQvUAfniL.jpg)**Sauvagine-14.56-inch Ancient Roman Gladius Sword - Decorative Gladius Sword with Sheath Suitable for Role-Playing Collectible Display and Gifting**Sauvagine**$39.00**0.0★**▲ 275%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G7Z9N3ZY)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -12.1% search growth over the last 90 days.

8K6KSpike '24Holiday '24Spike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.4×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Sharpness**16%

*“very happy with my sword it arrived fast sharp”*

**Quality-Overall**15%

*“Perfect quality & beautiful blade”*

**Smell**10%

*“Awesome Fragrance for Men”*

**Weight Light**7%

*“Lighter and faster in the hand than the Cold Steel Gladius”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“All and all, great item for the value”*

**Design-Overall**7%

*“aesthetic”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“Exceeded expectations”*

**Size-Overall**4%

*“perfect size”*

**Durability**4%

*“The stainless steel seems durable”*

**Leather Quality**3%

*“It is beautifully made, real leather, stunning steel”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**11%

*“just misrepresented”*

**Quality-Overall**9%

*“Cheap”*

**Rusts/Corrodes**8%

*“Very Disappointed, was already rusted on the Handle, and Handle was separating”*

**Durability**8%

*“it would fall apart at the hilt however”*

**Size-Overall**7%

*“The product was pictured a lot larger than the item when received”*

**Grip**6%

*“Loose grip”*

**Material Quality**6%

*“Cheap plastic”*

**Display-Overall**6%

*“Display only”*

**Handle Quality**5%

*“the handle is crap it's cut me a couple of times The brass inlays are very sharp they're not smooth over there's no lacquer on the handle it's cool to look at on a wall”*

**Strength**5%

*“The projection is weak”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**55%

**Material Quality**7%

**Quality-Overall**6%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

**Value For Money**4%

**Defective Material/Parts**3%

**Sharpness**3%

**Strength**3%

**Handle Quality**2%

**Weight Heavy**1%