Shawn Ryan Gets an Ancient Roman-Era Dagger 🤯

Published on February 13, 2026
Duration: 0:44

This entry details the Irenaeus Pugio dagger, a historically accurate recreation developed in collaboration with Dawson Blades. As the second in a series, it represents a 1st-century Roman Centurion's sidearm, emphasizing size accuracy with a modern manufacturing twist. The dagger features a distinctive leaf-shaped blade and Pugio hilt, reflecting its ancient Roman origins.

Quick Summary

The Irenaeus Pugio dagger is a size-accurate historical recreation of a 1st-century Roman Centurion's sidearm, developed by Shawn Ryan in collaboration with Dawson Blades. It features a broad, leaf-shaped blade and a distinctive Pugio hilt, reflecting its ancient Roman origins.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Dawson Blades Collaboration
  2. 00:15The Irenaeus Pugio Dagger
  3. 00:30Series Details and Design

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Irenaeus Pugio dagger?

The Irenaeus Pugio dagger is a size-accurate historical recreation of a 1st-century Roman Centurion's sidearm. It's the second in a series of historically accurate blades developed by Shawn Ryan in collaboration with Dawson Blades.

Who collaborated on the Irenaeus Pugio dagger?

The Irenaeus Pugio dagger was created through a collaboration between Shawn Ryan and Dawson Blades. This partnership aims to produce historically accurate blades named after influential early Christians.

What historical period does the Irenaeus Pugio dagger represent?

The Irenaeus Pugio dagger is a recreation of a 1st-century Roman Centurion's sidearm. It draws inspiration from the ancient Roman Pugio dagger, a weapon commonly used by Roman soldiers.

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