08-21-2010, 07:01 PM
There are many Pugio that have been found with only the blade and tang, in fact the well known Velsen when found had the front plate of the scabbard along with several beltplates but no metal hand grip parts.
It may well be that many were just covered in wood, but one would need more reseach to state just what type of wood might have been used.
It may well be that many were just covered in wood, but one would need more reseach to state just what type of wood might have been used.
Brian Stobbs
