Medieval Daggers

Hand forged from high carbon steel. Each comes with a a regulation sheath. Used by warriors from Persia to the Caucasus for hundreds of years, effective, close quarter combat knife. Made of hand forged, high carbon steel by Windlass Steelcrafts. With its long needlepoint on a long, double-edged blade, the Qama is a deadly close combat design that dates back to the Roman Short Sword. The Qama was used by the Cossacks and Northern Persians. Considered to be the national weapon of Russian Georgia. Buffalo horn handle scales.

Overall length: 56.5cm
Blade length: 44cm
Handle length: 7cm
Weight: 632g
Blade thickness (base): 0.5cm
Blade width (base): 5cm
Guard width: 5cm
Edge: Sharp
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

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

The Practical Medieval dagger has been designed with the re-enactor in mind. The thick 3mm edges and rounded tip are deemed safe for the re-enactment field by the majority of organisations (if in doubt check with your safety officer). The cord wrapped grip offers excellent purchase and the thick steel guard offer a great level of protection.

Great for theatrical and re-enactment use. Not recommended for full contact combat. Comes complete with leather wrapped wood scabbard.

Overall length: 45 cm
Blade length: 30 cm
Handle length: 9 cm
Weight: 592g
Blade thickness (base): 0.5 cm
Blade width (base): 3 cm
Guard width: 13 cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather, Wood

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

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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

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

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Drawing upon the outstanding quality and range of the Royal Armouries collections, we are proud to present this range of fine quality replicas. At each stage of the process, from the initial selection to the last details of the prototypes, the Museum’s experts on armour and edged weapons have been personally involved. 

These replicas are impressive in both their look and feel, accurately capturing the dimensions, materials and processes of the originals with tremendous attention to detail. The Royal Armouries is delighted that enthusiasts will now be able to enjoy these objects ‘at first hand’.

By tradition, the original dagger belonged to Henry VIII and was probably a hunting weapon. Its blade is long, hollow-ground, single-edged and decorated with etched roses and pomegranates. These were respectively the badges of King Henry VIII and his first wife, Katherine of Aragon. Her badge probably dates the dagger to the first decade of Henry’s reign.

Probably English, about 1510-20; the wooden grip with steel pommel and ferrule, 1960.

Length: 46cm
Blade Length: 35cm 
Grip: 8.5cm 
Guard: 6.8cm 
Blade Width: 2cm
Blade Thickness: 0.7cm
Point of Balance: 16cm
Weight: 292g
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: None

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

This item is blunt and is for ornamental use only.

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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 

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

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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

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

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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

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

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This single edge 15th Century style dagger is a replica of a hammer head pommel dagger now at the Royal Armouries, Leeds. It features a high carbon tempered steel blade and mild steel guard and pommel. A handmade leather sheath is included. This dagger has a blunt, but thin edge.

Overall Length: 42cm
Blade Length: 29.5cm
Handle Length: 11.5cm
Weight: 370g
Point of Balance: 2.5cm
Blade Steel: 107
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather

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

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The Crecy War Dagger is a no-nonsense double edge dagger well-suited to facing armoured or unarmoured adversaries. This agile weapon from the Windlass Battlecry collection is slender, light and quick, making it highly effective alone or paired with another weapon.

The battle-hardened finish has a blued patina and full, peened over tang. The 1065 high carbon steel is tempered to a low 50s RC. This sharpened blade has gone through rigorous testing and includes a matching scabbard, custom packaging and certificate of authenticity signed by each smith that touched your blade through every step of the forging process. 

Overall Length: 38cm
Blade Length: 23.5cm
Blade Width: 3cm
Weight: 450g
Material: 1065 High Carbon
Edge: Sharp
Scabbard: Leather, Steel 

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

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