During the Roman Empire, legionaries were issued a pugio (from the Latin pugnō, or “fight”), a double-edged thrusting dagger with a blade of 7 to 12”. The design and construction of the pugio was taken from Iberian daggers and short swords. Like the gladius, a legionaries most used weapon, the pugio was most used as an extreme close-quarter combat weapon, the pugio was the Roman soldier’s last line of defense.

The Pugio Damascus Dagger is a work of art in both form and function. The Damascus twist pattern and the inlayed Stag antler handle create a visually appealing harmony. As a tool, the extremely sharp double edge on this modified dagger and solid hand will make the most finicky blade connoisseur salivate.

In a world where machines make more and more of the things we buy, it is refreshing to find a product as finely finished as this Damascus steel knife and know that it was hand forged, and hand made with the same tools and techniques from centuries ago. The attention to detail, quality and hand-crafted nature of this knife are on par with on artistic creation that belongs on display while its durability, razor sharpness and practicality are more than adequate if this is intended as a working knife.

Because each knife is hand made from natural materials, there will be some variation in color, Damascus pattern and overall look. The knife you receive will have the same attention to quality and detail as the one pictured but may differ slightly in appearance.

* Overall Length: 7.75”
* Handle Length: 4”
* Blade Length: 3.75”
* Blade Material: Damascus Steel
* Blade thickness: 4mm
* Damascus pattern: Twist
* Number of layers: 264
* Grind: Secondary bevel
* Handle Material: Stag Antler
* Includes: hand stitched full grain leather sheath with belt loop
* Includes a quality, handmade wood gift box.