Speculation surrounds the frequency with which the "retiarius" used his net. Some of the weapons were unusual, such as the net used by the Retiarius. The "retiarius" held the dagger in his left hand. The "retiarius" ("net fighter") developed in the early Augustan period. This reduced his field of vision and gave the "retiarius" an advantage with his speed. Like other arena combatants, the "retiarius" fought barefoot. There was an effeminate class of gladiator who fought as a "retiarius tunicatus". In some battles, a single "retiarius" faced two "secutores" simultaneously. Another type of gladiator, scissor could also be pitted against a "retiarius". The "secutor" ("pursuer") developed to fight the "retiarius". The dagger also served as a backup should the "retiarius" lose both net and trident. However, the "retiarius" was allowed no head protection; his face was visible to all. The "retiarius" was routinely pitted against a heavily-armed "secutor". The retiarius was traditionally pitted against a secutor. A successful cast of the net could win the battle for the "retiarius" straightaway.