Blade of the Empire: Exploring the Pugio Dagger's Role in Roman Military Might

Рет қаралды 8,940

Жыл бұрын

Everyone has heard about the Gladius, but what do you know about its younger cousin the Pugio? The Pugio is a large dagger that was carried as a sidearm of the Roman legions from the days of the Republic to before the fall of the Empire. The Pugio was prominent among the western territories of the Roman Empire, and gained its greatest claim to fame with the assasination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC. The Pugio would go on to become one of the most recognizable, as well as ornate daggers from the ancient world.
Support The Knife Life with a KZfaq Membership!
/ @theknifelifechannel
Please check out our sponsor, Ekster wallets at the link below:
shop.ekster.com/theknifelife
Be sure to use the code "Knife" to get up to 30% off during their Spring sale.
Also check out Pier Siercovich's work here:
/ rvsticvs.signifer
Shoot him an IM if you want one of his blades!
For those looking to learn more about the Pugio check out this book:
amzn.to/41eZlNC
I get a small cut from these affiliate links without increasing your price, and the proceeds go to support the channel.
#ekster #eksterwallets

Пікірлер: 72

@KatoCoyoteCombatWorkshop Жыл бұрын

You're like the Forgotten Weapons of blades. I love the work you're doing!

@TheKnifeLifeChannel Жыл бұрын

Thank-you! I appreciate the kind words and support!

@mattdavid450 Жыл бұрын

I second that!

@TheKnifeLifeChannel Жыл бұрын

@@mattdavid450 Thank-you!

@kailashblades Жыл бұрын

Great to learn some more about these daggers! Had no idea they had such a rich history

@TheKnifeLifeChannel Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Glad to see you around the channel again!

@desbravatube 4 ай бұрын

tamo junto sempre, é isso aí Att: Weliton Marks - Canal Desbravatube

@eric805 Жыл бұрын

Another nice blade for your collection. I'm jealous

@superdave4564 Жыл бұрын

According to those who knew, it leaves deceptively innocent looking but lethal wounds. It is a interesting design that isn’t see often today.

@TheKnifeLifeChannel Жыл бұрын

Like you said waisted blades are pretty uncommon these days.

@powerplay4real174 11 ай бұрын

Good information 👍

@TheKnifeLifeChannel 11 ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your support!

@heavychevy4616 6 ай бұрын

...just my 2 cents worth, but ur "history" videos like this one are some of my favorites! thank u sir

@KatoCoyoteCombatWorkshop Жыл бұрын

"Pizza Pizza..?" "Pizza Pizza." *STAB*

@TheKnifeLifeChannel Жыл бұрын

It took me way longer than it should have to get that...

@kurtasiak 4 ай бұрын

super very interesting story

@TheKnifeLifeChannel Ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thank-you for your support!

@MrDDiRusso Жыл бұрын

ANY SALAD CAN BE A CAESAR SALAD IF YOU STAB IT ENOUGH TIMES!

@TheKnifeLifeChannel Жыл бұрын

NOOOOO! It has to be with a Pugio. That's the only way it makes sense.

@guitargallery2375 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Very well done. 💪

@TheKnifeLifeChannel Жыл бұрын

Thank-you, I appreciate your support!

@desbravatube 6 ай бұрын

Valeeeu

@gnarlywagner8171 5 ай бұрын

Im really digging the knife history content

@TheKnifeLifeChannel 5 ай бұрын

I'm glad you are enjoying the channel. Thanks for commenting and I hope to see you around the channel again!

@raphlvlogs271 9 ай бұрын

were later period broad bladed Swiss and Baselard daggers designed based on the Pugio? considering that they are functionally very similar

@TheKnifeLifeChannel 9 ай бұрын

Excellent question: It is possible, but at this time I wouldn't be able to say for certain.

@stipicaradic 5 ай бұрын

First time I've heard the Gladius Hispaniensis didn't originate from the Iberian peninsula. Damn!

@raymondchico676 5 ай бұрын

Should do a video on the Smatchet

@TheKnifeLifeChannel 5 ай бұрын

It is on the list! Thanks for commenting and I hope to see you around the channel again!

@garethalford682 Жыл бұрын

The Pugio is a Sharp Thrusting Dagger that would make Large Wounds that would cause massive Bleeding when it was Pulled out and it would punch thru Leather Armour

@TheKnifeLifeChannel 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting! I hope to see you around the channel again!

@unknownartist47 Жыл бұрын

Maybe you have done the smatchet but if not. ✌️

@TheKnifeLifeChannel Жыл бұрын

I have not yet. It is on the list!

@michaeldoyle5001 10 ай бұрын

I’ve ordered the Augustus from Albion Swords. Any suggestions on where to find a Pugio that would match up with it? Enjoyed the Video!

@TheKnifeLifeChannel 10 ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video and hope to see you around the channel again! Look up Pier Siercovich on Facebook. He made the blade I used in this video. I left a link to his page in the description. Send him a message and what you are looking for and let him know I sent you his way.

@scribblerjohn1 7 ай бұрын

Mark Morrow made the gladius-handled pugio I have to pair with my Albion Allectus. Mark makes a very fine pugio and his prices are quite reasonable.

@PaMuShin Жыл бұрын

Since you are already in Spain, let us see what you can make of the Spanish navaja, like in Arturo Sánchez de Vivar - La Navaja Clásica

@TheKnifeLifeChannel Жыл бұрын

Noted, the Navaja is on the list!

@coltenlester9426 5 ай бұрын

What is the second harpoon warncliff knife in the intro?

@TheKnifeLifeChannel 5 ай бұрын

The long curved one? That's a ginunting.

@coltenlester9426 5 ай бұрын

@@TheKnifeLifeChannel Made by who?

@stephen8433 Жыл бұрын

It is as you say.

@TheKnifeLifeChannel Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

@rickyhurtt5568 Жыл бұрын

I remember it well. Brutus walked in with that pugio in his hand and slamming it into Caesars back. I'll never forget the sight long as I live

@rickyhurtt5568 Жыл бұрын

You're right it was the gldius style grip at that time. I also remember that well

@rickyhurtt5568 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I didn't like the 3rd period pugio. Just too wide and long. Hard to carry in my toga

@TheKnifeLifeChannel Жыл бұрын

You sir have a long memory.

@ericb.4358 28 күн бұрын

With its 8 INCH (21.5 cm.) blade the current US Marine Corps battle knife (no longer a bayonet) is a single edged pugio. Even the US Army bayonet has "only" a 7 inch (18 cm.) blade.Will this USMC knife be the final "3rd Period Imperial" battle knife? :o(

@The-Armed-Pacifist 10 ай бұрын

On a totally unrelated topic, look up “What did the Romans ever do for us” by Monty Python. Hilarious.

@TheKnifeLifeChannel 10 ай бұрын

I'll be sure to check it out!

@The-Armed-Pacifist 10 ай бұрын

@@TheKnifeLifeChannel You will have a good laugh, for sure.

@torgomax Жыл бұрын

🗡🗡👍👍

@edwardbirdsall6580 Жыл бұрын

1862 light cavalry sabre. U.S. Cavalry.

@TheKnifeLifeChannel Жыл бұрын

Noted. Thanks for commenting!

@A14b19 Жыл бұрын

In Italian ‘pugnio’ means punch ,hit . I wonder

@TheKnifeLifeChannel Жыл бұрын

The book I referenced actually looks into the entymology of "Pugio." I'll dig into that some more and get back to you.

@ianwinter514 Жыл бұрын

i am more used to a pronounciation with a hard ''g'' instead of a ''ch'' sound

@TheKnifeLifeChannel Жыл бұрын

Interesting! I haven't heard it pronounced that way before, but I'm always learning new things!

@gizmocarr3093 Жыл бұрын

I would question the idea of all the knives use to murder Caesar were of the same shape and design. I also would wonder why it would be true because of the nature of how his death occurred. Were all the conspirators provide a knife or used their own personal knife? There may have been some Pugio knives used but unlikely all of them. I would like to suggest exploring the history of the Spanish Navaja in a future video. It seems connected to similar French knives used for various purposes. Being in possession of one once had the penalty of death connected to it.🤔

@TheKnifeLifeChannel Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I expect there was a mixture of various blades as mentioned. However I expect that the blade Brutus used was a Pugio. He was the one who commissioned the coins and I suspect that if he put his face on one side to brag about killing Caesar, one of the knives on the other side was his. I would argue that the pugio became very symbolic of the assassination of Caesar. The Navaja is already on my to-do list. Mainly I need to track down source material for that. Thanks for commenting!

@illmade2 9 ай бұрын

To be in the Senate, a Roman had to be a citizen, to be a citizen as a man you had to serve in the army. The pugio was a knife ever soldier, and officer would have carried, owned, and been familiar with. It's the most likely knife the Roman senator would have and carry at the time. Most people at the time would have carried a knife for work or defense. Why wouldn't it be a pugio?

@The-Armed-Pacifist 10 ай бұрын

Which type killed Caesar?

@TheKnifeLifeChannel 10 ай бұрын

Most likely a first period, potentially a second. Maybe a combination of both. The senate debate got a little out of hand that day.

@The-Armed-Pacifist 10 ай бұрын

@@TheKnifeLifeChannel To say the least. With friends like that, who needs enemies.