Pugio grips - why so thin?

[Poftim]

Well, it's obvious you're not interested in the replies, so have fun

I am interested in the replies, you guys have some good info. I realize that sculptures show certain things and teh things we've dug up also show certain things. But from a practical point of view, it seems like bare metal wouldn't work. I'm sure theirs a whole list of stuff, but right now I can't even think of a tool that someone uses for everyday use that has a bare metal handle.

Edit: I'm not saying you guys are wrong, I'm just trying to understand why they might have done it with bare metal.

Another thing: Why do you choose to believe this scultural evidence, but not the scultures that show something you think is wrong? (like segmentata that looks like its bending to someones body, like leather :wink: )

Please keep up the debate, or just stop. I'm not saying either one of us is right or wrong. The handle could have been made out of silicone for all we know. Anyone could say to anyone in this discussion what you said above as well.