Hi All,

I another thread I posted up a picture of a dagger excavated from Castillon. This dagger is particularly notable because of its blade length at 18"/450mm and also because of the massive section at the hilt of 1"x 5/8" or 25mmx15mm.

I love the severe austerity of the piece and its single minded design for purpose and I hope you all like to too.

The only photo I had is this one and so there were some holes in my knowledge, but thanks to Peter Jonhsson for helping out with some aspects.

Tod

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That is absolutely fantastic. What a great example, too. I'm glad to see it made again.

That's more like an ice pick than a dagger/short sword.

Beautiful. I love it!
Is that a bespoke piece or is it available?

I love that! Fantastic design.

Beautifully done. I find that piece very interesting. That incredibly thick, square blade makes it an alternative to a rondel dagger?

Hi Tod,

I forgot to inquire about the date of this example. I know I should know this. I would guess late 14th. c.

Tod,
I just love this. It's right up my alley.

Thanks very much everyone.

The dagger is certainly substantial enough to act as a rondel; it really is a very formidable piece and as Chad pointed out is recovered from Castillon - 1453. If I remember correctly the dating was given as 1400-1450.

It was a commission piece.

Tod

Hi Tod,

Usually I have been somewhat disinterested in these 'flimsy' looking daggers... Just happened to check this one out...
Now I must say "Wow! Now THAT'S a Dagger!" Somehow I have never realized what kind of crowbars some of them - like this one - have been!
In spite of its simple (and of course well executed) looks, a VERY impressive weapon, Sir!

I guess I must start looking at these daggers with little more respect and interest...

JT