Maybe you guys can help...

[Spartan198]

I've done image searches left and right, but I can't find anything putting a gladius and spatha side by side for a comparison of blade length.

I know the numbers (22 inches verses 30 inches, I think), but it's difficult to put numbers to an image in my head.

[sass]

Why do you need this info for?

[Spartan198]

Reference. I write fiction set in the Conan the Cimmerian universe as a hobby, but use realistic weaponry and equipment (ie, gladii, spathae, lorica segmentata, & corinthian helms, all of which I like to portray accurately).

Oh, and examples (either reproductions or historical samples, it doesn't really matter as long as the length is accurate) with intact hilts would provide a good control point for the measurement.