Unbalanced Scutum

[Gaius Julius Caesar]

I have had my worries about that too. Also, while I may not be real legionary material, the whole punching with the umbro would soon wear oneself down, and battles were known to drag on for hours. The jab with the bottom edge would do more damage while not leaving yourself open to too many other possibilities, and it is also less energy sapping. At least to me anyway.
And I have learned the hard way about padding the hand hole, Hibs. hock: Thought I was totally on the scrap heap for a while. Just hope this sheep's skin is dense enough! :roll: I am also doing that to my new Republican scutum!