04-15-2005, 01:29 AM
Quote:biggest part of the logic is that they would not have had the bottom rings if they didn't use them
Ah, but there's no functional value to all the decoration on the scabbard but it's present- and what about that 4th ring on the Gladius scabbard? There seems to be no functional reason for its presence either. There are lots of non-functional reasons for the presence of a feature- it's a mistake to assume something wouldn't exist if it had no practical purpose.
As far as the thong for tying it to one's leg like a Western gunfighter, that's an interesting idea- but remember those holsters were specifically designed for quick drawing; the vast, vast majority of pistol holsters throughout history have had no such feature because they were never intended to be drawn quickly. It's my understanding that the Pugio was really more of a tool than a weapon- and certainly it seems unlikely to me that there wasn't really any reason to expect to need to draw it quickly. I'd think would cause some issues with one's Tunica too! :lol:
Matt
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