Rondel Dagger
A rondel was a type of stiff-bladed dagger in Europe in the late Middle Ages (from the 14th century onwards), used by a variety of people from merchants to knights. It was worn at the waist and might be used as a utility tool, or worn into battle or a jousting tournament as a side-arm.
The lower image is from Thalhoffers-Fechtbuch (1467) and shows how the daggers were used in close combat.
Details:
– has an approx. 21 cm fuller
– suitable for batte reenactment because of rounded tip and dull blade
– hand-carved wooded handle
– total length: approx. 42 cm
– blade length: approx. 30 cm
– blade width: approx. 2.6 cm
– cutting edge: approx. 2 mm
– weight: approx. 0.55 kg
