German Parry Dagger with Scabbard, 16th Century.

Acquire German Parade Dagger with Sheath, 16th Century.

German dagger with leather sheath, 16th century



The late medieval and Renaissance parrying dagger (also sometimes called a quillon dagger according to the English term) got its name from the shape of its guard, which was basically a smaller version of the cross-guards used for swords were characteristic of this era. This particular type of dagger, often fitted with a protruding ring or half-ring on one side of the guard, was designed for parrying or blocking enemy swords in close combat, and its tapered blade with a sharp point was ideal for piercing padded and chain mail armour or for stabbing into gaps in an opponent's plate armour. Typically used as a weapon in addition to the sword or rapier and appearing in many different variations, the parrying dagger enjoyed great popularity among knights, mercenaries (the famous, mostly German mercenaries of the late 15th and 16th centuries) and even wealthy citizens.



The beautiful stabbing weapon we offer here is based on an original piece from the early 16th century (ca. 1510-1540), which is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art ( The Met ). Located in New York City. The blade is made of EN45 spring steel, has a diamond-shaped cross-section and tapers to a sharp point. The cutting edges are not sharpened and the tang is screwed onto the end of the handle (threaded nut). The guard and pommel, both artistically crafted, are made of brass with an antique finish and the handle section is carved from wood. The guard, slightly widened on both sides towards the end, is fitted with a B-shaped side ring. The hexagonal pommel tapers upwards and is topped with a beautifully decorated flat cap.



The landsknecht/gentleman's dagger is delivered with a carefully stitched vegetable-tanned leather sheath with sophisticated fittings (a plate with a button and a muzzle strap with movable holder rings for attaching to the belt).



This Renaissance dagger is designed as a collector's item or decorative object and is also ideal as an accessory, for example to complete your costume.



Details:

- Material: Blade made of EN45 spring steel (carbon steel, not stainless), antique finish brass pommel and guard, wooden handle
- Total length: approx. 36.5cm

- Blade length: approx. 25 cm

- Blade thickness: approx. 4.5 mm / 3.7 mm (cutting edges approx. 0.6 mm)

- Handle length: approx. 11.5 cm (handle section approx. 8 cm)

- Maximum blade width: approx. 1.9 cm.
- Center of gravity: approx. -0.5 cm (at the handle, directly behind the guard)

- Includes genuine leather sheath with brass hardware and support rings (antique finish).
- Weight without cover: approx. 210g

- Weight with case: approx. 270 g



The above specifications may vary slightly from specimen to specimen.



The steel used here is not stainless and may show slight signs of corrosion. We recommend taking care of the blade regularly, for example with Ballistol, a universal oil ideal for preserving steel products.



Please note:

This item is only sold to persons over 18 years of age. Please enter your date of birth on our order form. We also require a copy of your ID, driving licence or similar by email, scan, fax or post.


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