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The gladius too, of course, may function in both modalities, without shield and buckler, though Gorean infantry commonly combines it with the shield, and the arena fighter with the buckler. - (Rebels of Gor, Chapter 59, Sentence #254)

Tajima was familiar with the two swords of the Pani warrior, and we had often sported in the dojo, he with one or both of the Pani swords, and I with the familiar gladius. The gladius is often used with shield, or buckler. The Pani swords, like the rapier, the foil, and saber, are designed for both defense and offense. The gladius too, of course, may function in both modalities, without shield and buckler, though Gorean infantry commonly combines it with the shield, and the arena fighter with the buckler. From the sporting contests with Tajima I was familiar with the feel of the blade, then against the gladius, and its movements, and its reach. I was less familiar, of course, with handling such a weapon. A fine companion sword, with its balance and edge, is a masterpiece of the smith's craft. - (Rebels of Gor)