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Making this pugio scabbard... - Anonymous - 03-26-2004
A few questions on how this pugio scabbard is built...it is the "Late Pugio and scabbard" by Deepeek:<br>
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<img src="http://img13.photobucket.com/albums/v39/TlantMagnus/late_pugio.jpg" style="border:0;"/><br>
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It looks like the scabbard metal is one piece. But then, much to my pleasure I was on Matt Amt's site and found this picture of a pugio by Godfrey Knight:<br>
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<img src="http://img13.photobucket.com/albums/v39/TlantMagnus/GodfreyKnight_Pugio.jpg" style="border:0;"/><br>
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This scabbard looks to be a lot easier. It seems to be built like a pompeii scabbard...side rails with cross bands over top, and a finial on the bottom end.<br>
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I think Godfrey's design would be much easier to reproduce. What do you guys think? <p>Magnus/Matt<br>
Legio XXX "Ulpia Victrix"<br>
Niagara Falls, Canada</p><i></i>
Re: Making this pugio scabbard... - Crispvs - 03-26-2004
Magnus,<br>
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Godfrey Knight's pugio is a reconstruction of the (Augustan) Titelburg sheath I mentioned on the Type B pugio thread to provide a comparison with the Exeter sheath. As I said, it is constructed like a small Mainz type sword scabbard and seems to be designed to hang at an angle.<br>
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I am no expert on third century daggers or their sheaths but I am led to believe that each side is a single piece with cut-outs, although don't quote me on that!<br>
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If I were you I would avoid trying to make a sheath like the Dipeeka one shown unless you are putting third century kit together. For the first century the (Claudian) Exeter sheath would probably be easier to reconstruct than the Titelburg example (I am thinking of trying to do one myself).<br>
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Am I right in thinking that you are looking at the possibility of making your own sheath, hence the questions about type B and frame type sheaths? I am facing a similar dilemma but for the time being I am detirmined to carry on with my type B(1) reconstruction. I am currently looking for an affordable course in inlaying in my local area in preparation for the next step!<br>
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Crispvs<br>
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Re: Making this pugio scabbard... - Anonymous - 03-26-2004
Crispus,<br>
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You guessed it. I'm attempting my own scabbard reconstruction. I guess you and I are in this together...heheheh. Thanks for that diagram you sent me of the Exeter scabbard...but I think the titelburg scabbard is easier...but then, I have a better picture of it.<br>
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My legion is 2nd century, 105 -117 AD, so I'll stick closer to the 1st century stuff. I like the Exeter and Titleburg styles over the B type....a lot less work. But if you find a reasonable method for doing inlay...let me know! <p>Magnus/Matt<br>
Legio XXX "Ulpia Victrix"<br>
Niagara Falls, Canada</p><i></i>
Re: Making this pugio scabbard... - rusty myers - 03-26-2004
It is a one piece construction tib, just FYI. Very heavy steel too. I have just a "AH3264L" scabbard if anyone is interested, a bit rusted, but we lost the dagger somewhere...<br>
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Rusty<br>
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www.soulofthewarrior.com <p>Rusty Myers<br>
www.SouloftheWarrior.com Commander, Legio VI FFC<br>
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