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This dagger features a large, fully tempered high carbon steel blade with attractive fuller work married to a durable hilt. Guard, grip, and pommel are all made from solid nickel silver. Along with a black leather scabbard with nickel plated throat and tip, this makes for one of the best looking, yet effective fighting daggers we have ever offered. Made of high carbon steel by Windlass Steelcrafts®. Overall-14 3/4". Blade-10" long, 1 1/4" wide, 3/16" thick. Wt.-1 lb. This dagger can be seen in the book, "European Daggers" by Bashford Dean.
Sharpening service is available on this Dagger for an additional $12.00. To order a sharpened version of this Dagger Click Here. .
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On a trip to Venice, we were touring the Doge's Palace and admiring the weapons when a particularly beautiful stiletto caught our eye. Centuries old, its elegantly crafted contours and unique triangular blade were obviously shaped by a master; for the dagger shone with a positively happy wickedness. Stilettos come in many sizes, from delicate little hideout weapons to forthright long daggers suitable for use even as a main gouche, but this is certainly one of the more attractive ones we've come across. Blade face is beautifully hollowed. Grip is wood. Comes complete with sheath. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts®.
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Carried at the back for a left hand draw, the main guache was often brought into play with the rapier for a two handed fighting style. The blade has cut-outs and notches to slow or disrupt an opponent's blade, while the hand was well-protected by the knuckle bow. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts® See # 500784 for matching Rapier.
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Named for its five finger blade - width, the Cinquedea was one of the most radical designs to emerge out of the Italian Renaissance. It was the contemporary of the Anelace or "ox tongue" dagger and was most likely developed first, both being proceeded by the Coustile. the Cinquedea blade varied grearly in length being anywhere from 10" to 28" long. This beautiful example of the sword hilted type has highly polished decorative brass pommel and guard with a real bone grip. The well-tempered high carbon steel blade, with its three deep fullers, is long enough to defend against a sword and comes to a keen tip for thrusting. It was often carried in place of a dagger or full size sword, worn at an angle at the small of the back. Scabbard included. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts®.
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Light, easy to carry and often worn like jewelry by both men and women. Stilettos were used throughout the European Renaissance, and were common at the feast table. It has been said that the stiletto was the favorite tool of assassins due to its size and weight and the ease with which it could be thrust through the layers of the heavy fabrics of the era. The triangular shaped blade is deeply fullered on all three sides and comes to a very keen point. The grip and pommel are turned in steel as is the typical short guard. Black leather scabbard with steel parts included. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts®. #401620
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This pretty little dagger is just right for m'lady's bodice or the top of a boot. Brass parts are gold plated while the grip is polished camel bone. This handy little piece will take a razor edge. Scabbard with gold plated throat and tip included. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts®.
Overall 9 ½" . Blade 5 ¼" x 5/8" x 3/16" . Wt.-4 oz.
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The Landsknecht mercenaries were renowned for their flamboyance. Their outrageous appearance extended from their colorful attire to their weapons. This good looking dagger is a perfect example of their extravagant sense of style in a very effective back-up fighting knife. Steel parts and wood and leather grip highlight the deadly blade. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts®. Includes scabbard.
#401914 $115
Overall Length 16 1/4"
Blade 11" long, 1 1/8" wide, 3/16" thick
Wt.-12 oz.
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This beautiful swept-hilt rapier has a blackened hilt and shell guard with an intricate floral design. The grip is wire over wood and the pommel is large enough to balance a blade that is capable of delivering a cut as well as a thrust. All together an attractive and effective rapier. Well-tempered high carbon steel blade. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts®. Includes leather scabbard.
#500958 $285
Overall 44"
Blade 36" long, 1" wide, 1/4" thick
Wt.-2 lbs. 6 oz.
Circa 1625
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16th Century Italian Battle Axe |
Early in its active life span, the battle axe was a simple chopping/crushing weapon. Although a few might have decorated blades, by far most were simple effective tools of war. But by the 16th century the axe became a highly decorated weapon. People realized that the shape could be made quite attractive without effecting the efficiency of the weapon. The birthplace of the Renaissance - Italy - saw the development of some really beautiful battle axes. This axe has a strong hardened steel blade with cutouts. The back spike is gracefully curved but has the proper angle to deliver the maximum force when the spike is used. A short steel spike does allow the axe to be used in a short, surprising thrust. Butt cap is steel. The shaft is hardwood, studded with brass tacks. Overall length is 28", a great length for one handed use. An impressive sidearm that combines both beauty and efficiency. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts®. #600596...$120
#500958 $285
Overall 44"
Blade 36" long, 1" wide, 1/4" thick
Wt.-2 lbs. 6 oz.
Circa 1625
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