A rondel long dagger in the style of 15th century military daggers. The blade is hollow-ground and made from hand forged 1080 high carbon steel. The mild steel fittings are based on a number of examples in the Royal Armoury at Leeds. The grip is hand polished ebony.
This dagger features a number of period specific details:
- Hollow, octagonal discs that are riveted together
- Decorative rivet finials on the pommel disc
- Blended peen on a spherical rivet block
- Stout, hollow-ground blade with reinforced tip
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Overall length: 26.7″ (67,9 cm)
Blade length: 21.18″ (53,8 cm)
Blade width: 1.01″ (2,57 cm)
Length of grip: 4.2″ (10,9 cm)
Weight: 17.9 oz. (507 grams)
Blade Material: 1080 high carbon steel
Hilt Material: 1018 mild steel
Grip Material: Ebony
If you are interested in purchasing this dagger, contact me at eric@crownforge.net or ericmycue374@comcast.net.
Note: The crafting of a simple period appropriate sheath for this dagger is included in the price of this piece.