So what else do I do with my Pugio

[Primvs Pavlvs]

I remember now seeing a great show from BBC that was on PBS here in the States, called "Roman Soldiers To Be", and one of the guys figured out his Pugio made a really nice Strigil to scrape off oil and dirt off his hand - using the oil to wash up after he got a bit grubby, and then used the pugio to scrape it off, then using a rag to finish up.

Of course, I don't see this as the primary use..But it was interesting!

I do still see it as a "side-arm"/secondary weapon, but if history has to say anything, soldiers of any period will find all sorts of "alternative" uses to thier equipment, issued or bought/obtained.

Dudicus,

I could see where this would work well with the Deepeka pugios since they have such a thick edge. However the originals I have seen in person seem to have a thin edge. This leads me to believe that they were thin so they could have a better cutting edge. I wouldnt want to try scraping myself with a blade that I have sharpend.