Roman Pugio v3 Dagger

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Roman Pugio V3 Dagger Daggers were common in ancient civilizations, used for everything from daily tasks to military and ritual purposes. Pugio: A broad, leaf-shaped, double-edged iron thrusting dagger of 7–12 inches used by Roman legionaries as a backup weapon in close combat. Like the gladius, the pugio was probably an advanced stabbing weapon, the type of weapon said to have been preferred by the Romans. Of them, late Roman writer Vegetius said it "was the method of fighting principally used by the Romans" Three types of blade are known: the broad-bladed Type “A” with a simple mid-rib; the Type “B,” which has a more pronounced waist, a long, tapering point, and deep grooves on either side of the mid-rib. The Type C pugios are narrower than their counterparts with much straighter edges. Total Length: 35cm Stainless Steel Blade PLEASE NOTE THIS ITEM IS FOR DECORATIVE ORNAMENTAL USE ONLYAND DOES NOT INCLUDE A SHARPENED BLADE. Show more