3rd Century Roman Pugio Dagger – Deepeeka
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$109.99
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- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 15 5/16''
- Weight
- 1 lb 4 oz
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Roman
- Era
- Ancient
Overview
3rd Century Roman Pugio Dagger - Deepeeka
This 3rd Century Roman Pugio Dagger has an unsharpened blade of high carbon steel. The hilt is composed from alternating layers of steel and horn sandwiched over the tang and riveted through these layers for a solid construction. The dagger is paired with a scabbard of wood with a skin of red leather within a frame of steel with brass hanging loops.
The Pugio was a trusty sidearm of the Roman warrior; wide and short bladed, it was a dedicated thrusting dagger. As swords can break or be lost in a combat, a sidearm of some sort is quite practical and the form of the Pugio is ideal for this purpose - the blade, both wide and short, would be quite resistant to breakage. The leaf-shaped tip ensures that the wound from a piercing strike would be made quite wide with mere inches of penetration.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Roman
- Era
- Ancient
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- Pommel
- Integrated
- Overall Length
- 15 5/16''
- Blade Length
- 10 1/2''
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 1 lb 4 oz
- P.O.B.
- 2 1/4''
- Thickness
- 10 mm - 8 mm (measured from thick central ridge)
- Width
- 59 mm - 54 mm
- Grip Length
- 3''
- Country of Origin
- India
- Type
- Pugio
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What is this piece and what was the pugio used for historically? Common Question
The pugio was the standard sidearm of the Roman legionary, carried alongside the gladius as a backup weapon. Its blade is wide and short, a dedicated thrusting design that resists breakage, with a leaf-shaped tip meant to deliver a wide wound channel with only a few inches of penetration. This reproduction follows that 3rd century Roman form for display or reenactment use.
Q Is the blade sharp, and can it be used for cutting? Common Question
The blade ships unsharpened. It's made from C60 high carbon steel and built as a historically accurate display and collectible piece rather than a working cutting tool. It can be sharpened with our optional sharpening service to make it a functional cutting sword.
Q What is the hilt made of and how is it put together? Common Question
The grip is built from alternating layers of steel and horn sandwiched over the tang, then riveted through all the layers for a solid mechanical joint. The photographs show the rivets clearly along the banded grip sections and crossguard.
Q What is the scabbard made of? Common Question
The scabbard has a wood core wrapped in red leather, framed in steel, with brass hanging loops for belt attachment. The photographs show the steel frame with inset red panels and two pairs of brass suspension rings.
Q How heavy is the dagger and where does it balance? Common Question
It weighs 1 lb 4 oz with the point of balance sitting 2 1/4" out from the guard. That balance point close to the hilt keeps the dagger quick and controllable in the hand, in keeping with its role as a thrusting sidearm rather than a slashing weapon.
Q How do I take care of the blade to keep it from rusting? Common Question
Wipe the carbon steel blade down after handling and keep a light coat of oil on it to guard against rust, especially since it's unsharpened and often handled bare-handed. Store the dagger in a dry place outside its scabbard for the long term, since the wood and leather inside the sheath can trap moisture against the blade.
Q What are the overall dimensions of this dagger? Common Question
Overall length is 15 5/16" with a 10 1/2" blade and a 3" grip. The blade itself tapers from 59 mm down to 54 mm in width, giving it the broad, short profile typical of a pugio built for close-quarters thrusting work.
The Maker
Deepeeka
Deepeeka creates an astonishing variety of replica weapons, armor, and re-enactment accessories that range from Classical Antiquity to the 20th Century. Deepeeka has been crafting replicas since the 1980s and their products are essential gear for many re-enactment groups. Many swords, daggers and other weapons made by Deepeeka are durably crafted and budget-friendly offerings. The steel is good and well-tempered and their leathercraft and woodworking are of excellent quality. Deepeeka’s products are handcrafted and (in the case of blades, hand-hammered) are a good deal for those who want a quality item at a good price.
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Often paired together
I am very happy with the Pugio. It is very solid. I opted for the sharpening service, and it was totally worth it. 😊