Found in the River Thames and recreated here in this discounted bundle.
12thC Medieval Quillon dagger
Daggers started as knights daggers in the high medieval period and quickly became popular with regular soldiers and men at arms. This medieval dagger is an early version and was the height of fashion in the 12thC and features a stout double sided blade fitted to a simple steel guard and pommel with an Ash wood grip. Stylistically they are similar to swords of the period and this example is based on an English piece, but this style of dagger fits all over Northern Europe.
Comes with a double layer naturally tanned leather sheath with a latten chape featuring the symbol of a heart.
Blade length 24cm/9.5”
Overall length 38cm/15”
Grip length 9cm/3.5”
Simple Medieval Eating Knife
Based on river Thames finds, this simple medieval eating knife is robust and functional and having a slightly leaf shaped blade it was also the height of fashion. Suitable for 12th-14thC
Wooden handle with brass bolster and cap and stout single edged blade with 'cross decoration' along top of blade. Double layer veg tan, decorated leather sheath. (please note, decoration may vary from the picture)
Blade length 12cm/4.75"
Grip length 10cm/4"
Overall length 22cm/8.5"
IMPORTANT
All of the above are sold as sharp. This means the blade has been ground to give a reasonable cutting edge, but final honing, if required, is by the customer.
PLEASE REQUEST A COLOUR FOR ALL OF THE SCABBARDS IN THE NOTES, WE WILL TRY AND FULFILL YOUR REQUEST BUT WILL BE IN TOUCH WITH OPTIONS IF WE CAN'T - Choices are red, green, black, brown and blue (blue is for the eating knives only).
