Windlass' Poignard
Aug 22, 2015 17:26:13 GMT
Post by pgandy on Aug 22, 2015 17:26:13 GMT
I received the that I ordered on the DoD last weekend from MRL (www.museumreplicas.com/p-271-poignard.aspx) and I am very pleased. It came through quickly with MRL mailing it Monday reaching Miami, my export port, Wednesday, forwarded and breezed through customs without a hitch and was at the pickup station Friday. I wish all my orders went so smoothly.
I am not affiliated with any organization connected to this dagger paying $38.25 for the Poignard on the DoD. The final cost $86.36 after everyone got through getting their slice of the pie, and sometimes more than once.
The statistics don’t match those that MRL is stating. I am more and more under the opinion that one must take Windlass’ statistics with a grain of salt, probably because they are handmade on a production line basis.
Weight is 1lb. 2 oz., or if you will, 17.6oz.
Blade is 14½” including ricasso and is 1.286” wide immediately in front of the ricasso. Thickness is .185” x .126” (1” from the point). The blade is hexagonal for 1 3/8” in front of the 5/8” ricass before turning into diamond.
PoB is 3/8”, estimated, from quillion.
Over all length is 20 1/8”.
The quillion measures 6” across.
The workmanship with one exception is excellent with everything tight and no file/grounding marks. The exception is the overly generous slot in the quillion for the blade. It is nicely peened. So well that at first I thought the pommel was screwed on. I had to really look close in good light to see otherwise.
The scabbard is typical of Windlass, black leather with a steel locket and chape. It holds the dagger securely even when inverted. There are a couple, one on each side, securing pads on the inside that I suspect will allow condensation to occur between them and the blade, as on my Windlasses.
My handling impressions are very positive. The Poignard feels as light and fast as a table knife in my hand. It is fast and highly maneuverable. Carries satisfactory stuffed into my belt. The guard seems to be very good at blocking an incoming blade. It’s a joy to handle. I had been wanting a main gauche, possibly a CS from Walmart, when this went on the DoD, couldn’t resist, and I considered it close enough although I miss the side ring.
I ordered the Poignard unsharpened with the intention of sharpening it. Now I am undecided, thinking of perhaps sharpening only 1-2” from the point. As received the point is certainly more than utility sharp and I don’t doubt more than capable of penetrating. Sharpening would ease penetration. As for the length along the edge, since its virtues appear to be thrusting and parrying, a sharp more delicate edge down the length of the blade seems counterproductive. Any thoughts on this will be welcomed.
It makes a nice companion to my Pilsen rapier, although the purests out there would disagree because of the difference time periods. I did alright on this one. Perhaps one day I’ll get a main gauche but until then I am happy with the Poignard.
MRL's photo of the Poignard
A shot of the oversized blade slot in the quillion.
I am not affiliated with any organization connected to this dagger paying $38.25 for the Poignard on the DoD. The final cost $86.36 after everyone got through getting their slice of the pie, and sometimes more than once.
The statistics don’t match those that MRL is stating. I am more and more under the opinion that one must take Windlass’ statistics with a grain of salt, probably because they are handmade on a production line basis.
Weight is 1lb. 2 oz., or if you will, 17.6oz.
Blade is 14½” including ricasso and is 1.286” wide immediately in front of the ricasso. Thickness is .185” x .126” (1” from the point). The blade is hexagonal for 1 3/8” in front of the 5/8” ricass before turning into diamond.
PoB is 3/8”, estimated, from quillion.
Over all length is 20 1/8”.
The quillion measures 6” across.
The workmanship with one exception is excellent with everything tight and no file/grounding marks. The exception is the overly generous slot in the quillion for the blade. It is nicely peened. So well that at first I thought the pommel was screwed on. I had to really look close in good light to see otherwise.
The scabbard is typical of Windlass, black leather with a steel locket and chape. It holds the dagger securely even when inverted. There are a couple, one on each side, securing pads on the inside that I suspect will allow condensation to occur between them and the blade, as on my Windlasses.
My handling impressions are very positive. The Poignard feels as light and fast as a table knife in my hand. It is fast and highly maneuverable. Carries satisfactory stuffed into my belt. The guard seems to be very good at blocking an incoming blade. It’s a joy to handle. I had been wanting a main gauche, possibly a CS from Walmart, when this went on the DoD, couldn’t resist, and I considered it close enough although I miss the side ring.
I ordered the Poignard unsharpened with the intention of sharpening it. Now I am undecided, thinking of perhaps sharpening only 1-2” from the point. As received the point is certainly more than utility sharp and I don’t doubt more than capable of penetrating. Sharpening would ease penetration. As for the length along the edge, since its virtues appear to be thrusting and parrying, a sharp more delicate edge down the length of the blade seems counterproductive. Any thoughts on this will be welcomed.
It makes a nice companion to my Pilsen rapier, although the purests out there would disagree because of the difference time periods. I did alright on this one. Perhaps one day I’ll get a main gauche but until then I am happy with the Poignard.
MRL's photo of the Poignard
A shot of the oversized blade slot in the quillion.