Description
Circa 1600
In the early 1600s, a dagger was a trusted companion, serving as a close-quarters weapon when a sword was too cumbersome. This blade is forged from 1095 high carbon steel, prized by smiths for its capacity to hold a keen edge and endure the stresses of battle once properly heat-treated. See how the fullers run along the blade’s length? Those grooves lighten the weapon without weakening it, a clever balance of function and form. The pierced decoration is more than mere ornamentation,it reflects the artisan’s hand and the style of the era. The steel pommel and crossguard are shaped to provide the wielder both balance and protection, while the wooden grip, tightly bound with twisted steel wire, offers a secure grasp even when the fight grows fierce. A scabbard accompanies the dagger, crafted to shield the blade and keep it close at hand.
- Overall length: 19-3/8″
- Blade length: 13-3/8″, width: 1-1/4″, thickness: 3/16″
- Weight: 1 lb 4 oz
Fun fact: The Munich Style Dagger, which gained popularity in later centuries, often featured wire-wrapped grips and pierced blade decorations much like those seen here,design elements that trace their origins back to these early 17th-century blades.
