Czech Medieval Dagger
Dec 1, 2007 15:07:27 GMT
Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2007 15:07:27 GMT
Brief Review of Czech Medieval Dagger - Larry
It was an unplanned purchase. I stumbled upon it while scouring the MyArmoury Marketplace looking for a sword actually. I don't usually fancy daggers but this piece simply captured my attention due to, 1st, the price, and then the constructions.
I found out from this seller that the maker of this dagger - a Czech company 'Outfit4Events.com' - only sells their wares through 'ByTheSwordInc.com', which all the more made me eager to get it.
Specifications from Outfit4Events website:
Overall Length : 34cm
Blade Length : 19.5cm
Guard Width : 10cm
Wt.: approx 500g (according to my bathroom scale)
Dagger in scabbard:
Dagger drawn:
Fit & Finish
I was pleasantly surprised when I first unpacked the dagger from its packages. It seems a lot lighter than what was mentioned in the website and the entire construction - hilt & all - are rock solid! In fact, it almost felt as if it's an one-piece construction if not for the otherwise tell-tale sign at the place where the blade meets the guard!
The Blade
Though not stated on its website, I measured the width of the blade to be about 3.3cm. The surface of the blade is polished to a satin-finished which is rather nicely done. A shallow fuller begins from about 1cm below the guard and runs till about 1/3 from the point..
The blade is unsharpened (about 1mm) but bears a point which makes it unsuitable for martial art practise or re-enactment usages!
While I'm unable to perform any cutting test on the blade, I'm quite sure it can be thrust to deadly effects!
The Grip
The grip is solidly wrapped in thick dark brown leather and has no visible seams? My suspicion is that the grip is wrapped 'badminton racket handle' style. The thick leather is wrapped with wire to further secure it in place.
The Pommel
Believe to be the heaviest part of the entire dagger construction, the pommel bears somewhat of a 'scent stopper' form. Personally I find this to be quite rare.
This pommel is solid in construction, and one that can be used to devastating effect, judging from its pointed end. I'm however, unable to determine if this pommel was riveted or screwed onto the blade tang.
The Scabbard
The scabbard is constructed from heavy leather and fashioned in a traditonal medieval way - the dagger being held in place by a simple leather strip and hole construction - indicating that thoughts have been given into it by the maker; On further checks, I discovered that it's 'sold separately', only that I got it as a set from the marketplace seller.
Conclusion
Histoical Accuracy : 4/5
Fit & Finish : 5/5
Handling : 5/5
Structural Integrity : 5/5
Value for Money: 5/5
Overall : 5/5!!
It was an unplanned purchase. I stumbled upon it while scouring the MyArmoury Marketplace looking for a sword actually. I don't usually fancy daggers but this piece simply captured my attention due to, 1st, the price, and then the constructions.
I found out from this seller that the maker of this dagger - a Czech company 'Outfit4Events.com' - only sells their wares through 'ByTheSwordInc.com', which all the more made me eager to get it.
Specifications from Outfit4Events website:
Overall Length : 34cm
Blade Length : 19.5cm
Guard Width : 10cm
Wt.: approx 500g (according to my bathroom scale)
Dagger in scabbard:
Dagger drawn:
Fit & Finish
I was pleasantly surprised when I first unpacked the dagger from its packages. It seems a lot lighter than what was mentioned in the website and the entire construction - hilt & all - are rock solid! In fact, it almost felt as if it's an one-piece construction if not for the otherwise tell-tale sign at the place where the blade meets the guard!
The Blade
Though not stated on its website, I measured the width of the blade to be about 3.3cm. The surface of the blade is polished to a satin-finished which is rather nicely done. A shallow fuller begins from about 1cm below the guard and runs till about 1/3 from the point..
The blade is unsharpened (about 1mm) but bears a point which makes it unsuitable for martial art practise or re-enactment usages!
While I'm unable to perform any cutting test on the blade, I'm quite sure it can be thrust to deadly effects!
The Grip
The grip is solidly wrapped in thick dark brown leather and has no visible seams? My suspicion is that the grip is wrapped 'badminton racket handle' style. The thick leather is wrapped with wire to further secure it in place.
The Pommel
Believe to be the heaviest part of the entire dagger construction, the pommel bears somewhat of a 'scent stopper' form. Personally I find this to be quite rare.
This pommel is solid in construction, and one that can be used to devastating effect, judging from its pointed end. I'm however, unable to determine if this pommel was riveted or screwed onto the blade tang.
The Scabbard
The scabbard is constructed from heavy leather and fashioned in a traditonal medieval way - the dagger being held in place by a simple leather strip and hole construction - indicating that thoughts have been given into it by the maker; On further checks, I discovered that it's 'sold separately', only that I got it as a set from the marketplace seller.
Conclusion
Histoical Accuracy : 4/5
Fit & Finish : 5/5
Handling : 5/5
Structural Integrity : 5/5
Value for Money: 5/5
Overall : 5/5!!