German parry dagger with scabbard, 16th century
The Renaissance parry dagger owes its name to the shape of its hand guard, which was a reduced version of the parry bars characteristic of swords of that period. In English-speaking countries, they are now and then referred to as Quillon daggers. This late medieval type of dagger often featured a protruding ring or half-ring on one side of the guard. With its tapered blade and sharp point, it was well suited to pierce padded armor or chain mail. The German parry dagger was most popular among knights, lansquenets (notorious, mostly German mercenaries of the late 15th and 16th centuries), and wealthy burghers. This sidearm, of which there were many different variants, was usually used together with swords or rapiers in combat.
Our thrusting weapon is modeled after the original 16th century piece, which is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It is made of EN45 spring steel and has a diamond-shaped cross-section that tapers to a sharp point. The edges are not sharpened and the tang is bolted to the end of the handle with a threaded nut. Both the quillons and pommel are ornate and made of brass with an antique finish, while the handle section is carved of wood. The slightly flared quillons house a B-shaped side ring and the hexagonal pommel tapers upward to finish with a flat, ornate cap.
The knight's dagger comes with a vegetable tanned leather scabbard that features tastefully chosen fittings: a locating plate with locating button, and a mouth strap with movable suspension rings for attachment to the belt.
Please note that this Renaissance dagger is a collector's item or decorative object. It cannot be used in exhibition combat, but can serve as a prop to add authenticity to your costume.
Details German parry dagger with scabbard, 16th century:
Material: blade made of spring steel EN45 (carbon steel, not stainless), pommel and guard / guard ring made of brass with antique finish, grip piece made of wood.
overall length: ca. 36,5 cm
blade length: approx. 25 cm
Blade thickness: approx. 4.5 mm / 3.7 mm (cutting edges approx. 0.6 mm)
Handle length: approx. 11.5 cm (handle section approx. 8 cm)
Max. Blade width: approx. 1.9 cm
Center of gravity: approx. -0.5 cm (on the handle, directly behind the guard)
Incl. scabbard made of genuine leather with brass fittings and carrying rings (antique finish)
Weight without scabbard: ca. 210 g
Weight with scabbard: approx. 270 g
Depending on the specimen, the above specifications may vary slightly. The steel used here is not stainless and may eventually show slight signs of corrosion. Therefore, we recommend that you take the time to care for the blade regularly - using a product such as Ballistol, a universal oil specifically designed for the care of all types of steelware.
Scope of supply: 1x German parry dagger with scabbard, 16th century
