So what else do I do with my Pugio

[arklore70]

I am not sure why this did not "dawn" on me, but real life experiences in hand to hand combat have shown me that once you actually have to grapple with an opponent, a sword is a bit too large to effectively use as you roll around in the mud. A Pugio, would be about the right size for close quarter combatatives though I think even a slightly shorter blade is better professionally.

A bit off topic, but is there any evidence to suggest that lanyards or "dummy cords" were used to help prevent the loss of a gladius or pugio. Meaning a leather cord tied to the legionariey's body as well as to the weapon should the individual unfortunately become disarmed or have to switch weapons in a hurry.

A lot of the riot batons and police billy clubs have a leather cord that runs through the pommel that can be wrapped around the thumb abd hand to help prevent loss in the even the weapon is knocked free of the hand.

Cheers!!

v/r
Mike