Rondel daggers were medieval military anti-armour daggers that were often long and heavy: fine for the battlefield, but less comfortable around court or when you were wearing your finery. For those moments a smaller, more subtle, but no less lethal knife was appropriate.
This rondel dagger of 1400-1430, found in the Thames, features a hollow ground blade, twisted barley corn grip and hollow top and bottom rondels with repousse decoration.
A low to middle status soldier, knight or archers dagger with fabricated hollow rondels so it won’t overbalance and a strong single edged blade with a reinforced point.
14thC rondel dagger
Steel brazed rondels, wooden grip, thick carbon steel blade. Veg tan leather sheath.
Specification
Overall length - 35cm/14”
Grip Length - 9.5cm/3.75”
Blade length - 23cm/9”
Blade thickness (at hilt) - 9mm / 3/8”
(TC89)
Edge sharpness - Choose Semi or sharpened from the drop down menu
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.
