Pirate Daggers

This ring dagger with an armour-piercing, 1055 high carbon steel blade sports filigree work on the handle and scabbard. Large pommel and soft leather-wrapped grip.

Length: 42cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Like most of the big cities of the Renaissance, Munich Germany had a town watch. The watchmen enforced the law to some extent but were primarily a well-armed troop of well-to-do citizens out to guard their interests. Our Munich Town Watch dagger is a parrying dagger for the left hand and is meant to be used together with our Munich Town Watch rapier (sold separately).

Thanks to its size, it can be used as a secondary offensive weapon and not for parrying only. Two fullers, each with holes in four places, run the entire length of the ricasso. This ornamental device makes the Munich Town Watch dagger exciting and a bit lighter at the same time. The grip is very ergonomic. It is made of wood elaborately wrapped with steel wire and has a decorative braided wire at both ends. A riveted pommel shaped like a flattened ball completes the hilt of our Munich Town Watch dagger. It comes with a matching scabbard made of leather.

Total length: 48.5 cm
Blade length: 33.5 cm
Grip length: 9.5 cm
Weight: 0.614 kg
Blade thickness (base): 4.4 mm
Blade width (base): 3.2 cm
Blade Material: High Carbon Steel (Tempered) 

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Stiletto daggers originated in northern Italy, but they were very popular throughout Europe during the entire Renaissance era. Renaissance assassins loved to used stilettos because they effectively sliced through the heavy clothing that people wore at that time.

The pointed, triangular blade also fits neatly through plate armor, and a knight would use a misericorde (mercy) to finish off a floundering opponent as required. From the blade to the handsomely rounded grip and pear-shaped pommel, our misericorde is made of steel. A short, rounded crossguard adds the finishing touch. The mount and chape of the leather scabbard included are also made of steel.

Total length: 35 cm
Blade length: 21.5 cm
Grip length: 10 cm
Weight: 340 g
Blade width (base): 1.3 cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather, Steel

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One of the most interesting features of the beautiful Renaissance dagger is its hexagonal, riveted grip made of nickel silver. It is slightly rounded to fit your hand. The three fullers, one that goes almost the entire length of the dagger and two others that stop at the end of the ricasso, decorate the blade. The crossguard and pommel are also made of nickel silver.

Our dagger with silver hilt comes with a leather scabbard including a mount and chape made of metal.

Total length: 36 cm
Blade length: 25 cm
Grip length: 7 cm
Weight: 0.41 kg
Blade thickness (base): 4.7 mm
Blade width (base): 3.2 cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather, Steel

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It’s pretty clear to see where this classic medieval dagger got is name from! Also known as the Ballock Dagger or Kidney Dagger (you can thank the Victorians for that one!). This dagger was popular both on and off the battlefield from the 13^th to 18^th century and a predecessor to the Scottish Dirk. It was very popular during the Tudor period and a large number of Bollock Daggers were found on the wreck of the Mary Rose.

Our Bollock Dagger features a carved wood handle and forged steel blade. It comes complete with a leather scabbard with belt loop and decorative sun emblem in brass.

Total length: 39 cm
Blade length: 25 cm
Blade width (base):  2.5 cm
Weight: 200g
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather, Brass

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No knight would be without this trusty sidearm which could be used if he lost his sword on the battlefield. There are many manuscripts written on its use and it was clearly an efficient weapon in the right hands.

The etched blade is forged from steel and is topped by brass hilt fittings with a carved wooden grip. This is a weapon for no mere peasant! Comes complete with stitched leather scabbard.

Total length: 41.5 cm
Blade length: 30 cm
Grip length: 10.5 cm
Weight: 362 g
Blade thickness (base): 0.45 cm
Blade width (base):  2.88 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 2.5 cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Stitched Leather 

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The Main Gauche or left-handed dagger was often used with the rapier, providing an added dimension in both offence and defence, and the ""Schools of Fence"" which proliferated in Europe during the period taught the use of two weapons in combination. The Main Gauche would often match the Rapier in styling, while incorporating features, which maximized the effectiveness of the piece.

Overall Length: 56.5cm 
Blade Length: 44 cm 
Weight: 0.25kg
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

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Carried at the back for a left-hand draw, the main gauche was often brought into play with the rapier for a two-handed fighting style. This dagger has cut-outs and notches to slow or disrupt an opponent's blade, while the hand is well-protected by the knuckle bow. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts.

Overall Length: 58cm
Blade Length: 43cm
Blade Width: 4cm
Weight: 737g
Material: 1055 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt, can be Sharpened

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This dagger has large proportions with a thick diamond section blade with a finely formed down-turned guard and large ring guard. These daggers were used primarily in the left hand to parry an opponent's blows. The stepped decorative finials of the downturned guard could also be used to engage an opponent's blade, even if only briefly to provide the opportunity for a counter thrust.

Features a multi-wrapped metal chain grip and exquisite detail. It comes with matching scabbard covered in soft black leather and decorative throat and foot.

Overall Length: 50cm
Blade Length: 32cm
Weight: 680g
Material: 1055 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Unsharpened

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.