Pugio, type 1, semi-scherp Festival mantels making the weapon faster than

making the weapon faster than hand-and-a-half-handed and two-handed swords used on the battlefield

It is painted very realistic so that it appears to be really made of wood and metal

Jurken zoals deze werden vooral gedragen tijdens de Italiaanse Renaissance

The shield is painted very realistic so that it looks like the surface is made of painted wood

Pugio, type 1, semi-scherp Festival mantels making the weapon faster thanThis dagger is a replica of an original from the 1st century AD found in the Rhineland. Pugiones like this were used all over the Roman Empire, but they weren't part of the standard equipment of the legionair. Roman soldiers probably bought them as a private property. This pugio is made of carbon steel. It is 32 cm long, with a blade of 22 cm long and 5,2 cm wide. The scabbard is decorated with brass ornaments that are typical for the 1st century AD.