A Squared Armory Blog

Well, more like a dagger.  But, Dundee sure did have a point (no pun intended) when he flashed his huge bowie knife.  Basically, you had to be prepared for anything, and having a capable dagger certainly helps.

In the Middle Ages, a knight could count on three things:  His sword, his spirit and his dagger.  Daggers weren’t just used as decoration or for special occasions…they were an everyday tool that helped keep people alive.  Multipurpose tools were very important in those days, especially if said liege was on a quest or simply surviving in the wild.  Less to carry with just as much function.  The dagger was used for hunting, cleaning a kill, getting wood for a fire, carving wood for bows or for shelter, close (very close) combat, and just about anything else you can think of that requires a smaller blade and easy transportation. 

There were several styles of daggers that came in useful for different things.  For example, more for prestige than anything, this Damascus blade dagger made itself useful both in the visual department and in the sharpness department.  Damascus steel is considerably stronger than regular steel, so it could be used for more aggressive acts.  Plus, you can’t beat the style.  In contrast, take a look at this simple Claymore dagger.  The simple design and thin straight blade is perfect for hunting, cleaning of a kill and it is awesome for carving wood.   

Though they do vary in style, daggers are basically the same structure.  A short blade, a comfortable and secure grip handle and a nice sheath to keep the blade safe from the elements.  Daggers tended to get used more than other edged weapons, so it was important to keep it in as good a shape as possible.  Shop our medieval daggers and get your multipurpose blade today!

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