This is a new version of an old favourite.
The iconic 16thC bollock dagger. This particular style of bollock dagger was characterised by those found on the Mary Rose ship wreck. Developed all through the 14th and 15th centuries, moving from a utility weapon, through to a high status piece and back by the middle of the 16thC, to a utility weapon. The blade is single edged and long, the hardwood hilt is flatter and wider than earlier versions and features a brass impact plate at the base of the balls and the tang is finished with a brass peen washer.
The double layer naturally tanned leather sheath features decoration taken from Mary Rose originals and is suspended on cords and fitted with a copper alloy clam shell chape; again very period appropriate.
Overall length 43cm/17"
Blade length 31cm/12.25"
Hilt length 10cm/4"
Edge sharpness
Semi-Sharp is 'butter knife sharp'; it has a very fine flat on the edge
Sharp has been ground to give a reasonable cutting edge, but final honing, if required, is by the customer.
TC57B
