Hello

I was wondering if anybody could give me an indication of the type of dagger that would be historically correct to be carried with a type XVa sword( it is actually the albion Agincourt) and also what would be the proper fastening system to the belt(directly, one strap, two, etc). I understand rondel daggers would be appropriated but that design does not do it for me so I wonder if there are alternative models.

If there is any recommendation for a supplier working these type of weapons, that information would also be very welcome

Thank you

I'd say you haven't found the right rondel ;)

well, other hilt styles could be used on a 'rondel-style' blade (i.e. the typical triangular profile, single sharpened edge, stout point) - but both the rondel dagger and the longsword usually wouldn't be carried together outside of a martial context (i.e. battle or duel).

Now there are definitely other knife and dagger styles that fit in the period of the Type XVa - bollock daggers and the Aunlaz dagger by arms and armour are examples, and a relatively simple cruciform-hilt probably would work too. There are also more utilitarian 'every day' knives, but I imagine these aren't what you are interested in.

What sort of context are you shooting for in your presentation?

Well, mostly was the desire to have a complete "hanging set" (belt, sword, dagger, maybe a pouch later on if adecuated) but it will definitely set in a martial context. Maybe something a man-at-arms may be carrying during the 100 year war while on campaign if not battle.
Reading your mail it seems that the blade of the dagger should be thick, thin and pointed as if to be used against plate, so would a wide bladed dagger not be adecuated?
Maybe you are right about rondel daggers and I need to find the right one but cruciform-hilt ones sounds very interesting, do you happen to know any example out there I could use as a reference?

No bollock daggers please, I rather have a butter knife! :)

Thanks again

Ballock daggers can be very cool. This is a custom one from Justin King...

I used to think they were funky as well, but now this is one of my favorite pieces.

Gordon

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Ballock daggers can indeed be very cool.
My replica ballock dagger by Arma Bohemia:

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From Arma Bohemia's website:

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It's based off this one from the Museum fur Duetsche Geschichte:

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The H-shaped ones (or call ´em Baselards) are very neat indeed ;)
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Thanks felix! I had forgotten the name as well.

That would be here: http://www.todsstuff.co.uk/baselardstwo.php

Home page: http://www.todsstuff.co.uk/

Good reputation for customer service by the way.

Yes, Jean is correct. That also is the particular piece Tod made for me. By the way, it is the companion of my Albion Fiore. So the same blade type as your Agincourt.