Medieval Daggers

Richard I was king of England from 1189-99. He was the third of five sons of King Henry II of England and Duchess Eleanor of Aquitaine. He was known as Richard Cœur de Lion or Richard the Lionheart because of his reputation as a great military leader and warrior. Richard was a central Christian commander during the Third Crusade and scored considerable victories against his Muslim counterpart, Saladin, although he failed to re-take Jerusalem. He remains one of the few kings of England who is remembered by his epithet, rather than a regnal number and is an enduring iconic figure both in England and in France.

Our Richard the Lionheart Dagger is manufactured in the world-famous Art Gladius factory in Toledo, Spain. Its ornate hilt is adorned with the three lions crest of Richard the Lionheart. The broad stainless steel blade has a fuller and is etched with heraldic devices. 

Length: 41cm
Weight: 322g
Blade: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: None

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

Richard I was king of England from 1189-99. He was the third of five sons of King Henry II of England and Duchess Eleanor of Aquitaine. He was known as Richard Cœur de Lion or Richard the Lionheart because of his reputation as a great military leader and warrior. Richard was a central Christian commander during the Third Crusade and scored considerable victories against his Muslim counterpart, Saladin, although he failed to re-take Jerusalem. He remains one of the few kings of England who is remembered by his epithet, rather than a regnal number and is an enduring iconic figure both in England and in France.

Our Richard the Lionheart Dagger is manufactured in the world-famous Art Gladius factory in Toledo, Spain. Its ornate hilt is adorned with the three lions crest of Richard the Lionheart. The broad stainless steel blade has a fuller and is etched with heraldic devices. The dagger can be bought separately (AG525). 

Length: 41cm
Weight: 322g

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

Our Crusader Knight’s Dagger is the perfect sidearm for any knight or man-at-arms. It features robust 14^th century style solid steel hilt fittings and a cord wrapped brown leather grip. The tapered high carbon steel blade is designed for stabbing rather than slashing and is designed to exploit the openings in plate armour.

The stitched brown leather scabbard features a wooden lining and is decorated with a Crusader cross at the top (which some people choose to paint). The dagger has a blunt blade and rounded tip.

Blade Length: 31cm
Overall Length: 48cm
Guard Width: 15cm
Weight: 598g
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Stitched Leather

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

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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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The Knights Templar were a powerful crusading order of knights founded in the 11th Century with many of their number recruited from England and France. There are many Templar castles and churches throughout England including the Temple Church in London, made famous in The Da Vinci Code.  

Our Knights Templar Dagger is the perfect sidearm for our best-selling Knights Templar Sword. It features a forged steel blade with solid brass pommel and guard - both adorned with the Templar Cross in red enamel. Comes complete with leather sheath with belt loop. This item has a blunt blade and is manufactured for display only. 

Total length: 43.5 cm
Blade length: 29 cm
Grip length: 7 cm
Weight: 538 g
Blade thickness (base): 0.4 cm
Blade width (base): 6 cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Stitched Leather 

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

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This Blackfriars Dagger is inspired by a sword that was found in the mudbanks of the River Thames near Bull Wharf, Blackfriars. The sword is dated to around 1340-50 and is a typical knight's sword of the period. It is now held in the Royal Armouries collection. Our Blackfriars Dagger has solid brass hilt fittings and a polished (camel) bone grip.

The blade is hand forged from steel and is housed in a leather scabbard with belt loop and brass fittings. The matching Blackfriars Sword is also available for purchase. It has a blunt blade and is manufactured for display only.

Total length: 44 cm
Blade length: 29 cm
Grip length: 9 cm
Weight: 478 g
Blade thickness (base): 0.48 cm
Blade width (base):  3.1 cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather

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

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The Renaissance was a period in European history, from the 14^{th _}17^th century, that is regarded as the cultural bridge between the Middle ages and modern history. During this period the fighting arts and associated weaponry also went through change. This period gave birth to weapons like the elegant and refined rapier, designed more for duelling and protection than for use on the battlefield.

Our Renaissance Dagger is a weapon of a more refined age. Gone are the straight quillons of the medieval period, in favour of downturned quillons that make parrying easier. The blade is longer and thinner than medieval counterparts and is designed more for thrusting than cutting – whilst still remaining enough mass to solidly parry a blow from a rapier. These parrying daggers were sometimes called “Main Gauche” (French for “Left Hand”) as they were used in conjunction with a rapier, that was held in the right hand. It features solid steel hilt fittings and a leather wrapped grip. The hand forged blade is blunt and great for theatrical and re-enactment use. Not recommended for full contact combat. It comes complete with a laced leather scabbard with belt loop.  

Overall Length: 44cm
Blade Length: 29cm
Blade Width: 3.2cm
Blade Thickness: 0.5cm
Guard Width: 15.5cm
Guard Depth: 2.3cm
Grip Length: 8.6cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather

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

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Our Grand Master of Templars Dagger is manufactured by the world famous Marto factory in Toledo, Spain.

It features an ornate hilt, heavily decorated with Templar symbols including the Cross Pattée and Templar Seal. The blunt blade is crafted from AISI 440 Stainless Steel and tempered.

Total length: 45cm
Blade length: 254cm
Grip length: 11cm
Weight: 960g
Blade width (base): 5.5cm
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: None

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

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Richard I was King of England from 6 July 1189 until his death. He was the third of five sons of King Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine. He was known as Richard Cœur de Lion or Richard the Lionheart because of his reputation as a great military leader and warrior. By the age of 16, Richard I had taken command of his own army, putting down rebellions in Poitou against his father. Richard was a central Christian commander during the Third Crusade.

Overall Length: 43cm
Material: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt

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