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Does anyone know sources for good custom pugios? Been looking around and only found one so far and they are over $300. Anyone know sources or links? Does anyone know if Matt L. makes blades?
Thanks.
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Quite expensive, but nice:
aurificina treverica
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For blades only try Mark Morrow.
[url:ktl98pqk]http://www.swordsmith.net/roman.asp?gallery=roman[/url]
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I've just started forging weapons Gavin, but so far I've only made pilum shanks and a test hasta tip- I don't doubt that I'd get to pugiones and gladii eventually, but not just yet. Mark's work is excellent, so I can recommend him as well.
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Quote:For blades only try Mark Morrow.
[url:1lr1kf1h]http://www.swordsmith.net/roman.asp?gallery=roman[/url]
Just to clarify, I meant Mark Morrow does blades by themselves,
not to only try him :?
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I am hesitant to post negative information, but in this case I must in order to prevent someone else from throwing money away:
Joe Pila, a very nice guy who does overall fine work at The Lonely Forge made me a pugio that is simply ENORMOUS. It's like a second sword - ugh! I sent it back to him and he "fixed" it but it is still unacceptable for the scrupulous reenactor. A fine quality forged blade, but not up to historical criteria...very hard to tell from his website.
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