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A knife handle depicting a secutor gladiator
The knife's handle, made of a copper alloy, depicts a secutor—a highly trained gladiator specializing in close combat. The figure is left-handed, which was particularly rare in gladiatorial tradition as left-handed fighters were considered unlucky. However, scientists believe some gladiators deliberately trained to fight with their left hand to gain an advantage in battles. Researchers suggest that the handle may represent a specific warrior rather than a general gladiatorial archetype.
Discovery from the ancient Roman settlement of Corbridge
The artifact was found in Corbridge, known as Corstopitum during Roman times. The settlement, located near Hadrian’s Wall, existed from AD 79 to around AD 400. This discovery confirms that gladiators were known and admired even outside of Rome itself.
Gladiators as celebrities of antiquity
Frances McIntosh, curator for English Heritage's Hadrian’s Wall and the North East, highlighted that despite their status as slaves, gladiators often achieved immense fame.
“Despite being enslaved and socially outcast, gladiators could become huge celebrities. Even now, almost two thousand years later, the fascination around gladiators persists, as shown by the excitement surrounding the new Gladiator film sequel,” said McIntosh.
Exhibits at the Corbridge Museum
English Heritage plans to display the unique knife handle alongside other artifacts found in the river. The exhibition is set to open in 2025 at the Corbridge Roman Town Museum. This discovery will undoubtedly enhance our understanding of life in Roman Britain and the widespread popularity of gladiators in the distant provinces of the Roman Empire.