USA Made with hard maple and oak.
Precision laser engraving burns the wood for a permanent marking.
Standard Rudis - Made in USA, Best price, most common.
Old World Style - Made in India, More handmade look, more variation in quality and wood grain.
Victoria Style - Made in USA, Historic octagon grip and 2-tone color.
Ceasar - Made In USA, Octagon Grip, Black Blade, hand painted engraving, looks sharp, consistent, quality.
Ceasar w/Standard Grip - Made in USA, Lower price of Ceasar. Savings on the simpler grip.
A Rudis was a gift to a gladiator for a special achievement. This signified his release from a slave to a freeman. Our Rudis is an excellent and unique gift for someone who has completed service in the military, retired, or completed an academic achievement.
- We can engrave a corporate logo, military insignia, and/or text in a variety of fonts. Email instructions to: [email protected] and include order number.
COSTS
Expedited ShippingWe will hold $15 over and above the shipping amount if your order is due 10 business days or less from the order date. This will expedite the process and eliminate the extra time to track down additional funds for fast shipping IF NEEDED. You can only choose UPS Ground for expedited service, we will manually choose the best shipping option to reach you in time.
EngravingEngraving for the first side of the rudis blade engraving is included. Engraving on each side of the guard or back side blade is additional. Please choose options when placing the order.
Here is a PPT template you can download. or
HERE.
GraphicsIf we do not have the image on file, a one-time setup fee may be required. The cost will vary based upon complexity of the image. You will be told which graphic fee to choose if you send a logo for approval before ordering, otherwise choose 'no graphics fee.' For a 'thin blue line' (or other color) within a flag, choose the Paint Thin Line in the dropdown menu. Any graphics work needed for a rush order choose 'Rush Graphics' fee in the dropdown menu.
ColorOne, hand-painted color can be added for an additional $15 minimum charge. Multiple colors may be added on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us to discuss. For a 'thin blue line' (or other color) within a flag, choose the Paint Thin Line in the dropdown menu. You must specify the graphic to use in your engraving instructions.
Darken Upgrade: Standard engraving is very nice, but the darken can really enhance the *POP* of the sword.
BLANK RUDISIf you'd like just the rudis, with no engraving, please TELL US! We will not process the order without
emailed instructions. A note can also be made in the order comments.
See Sizing tab for more information.
DISCOUNT CODE
Military personnel discount code for use at checkout: GOUSA
>> If you do not get a tracking number 3-4 business days before your due date, contact us! We do up to 100 of these a week, and sometimes things are missed. Please do not wait until the due date to say you haven't received your item.
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