Antique Daggers

[2008-12-23 17:24:57]

Antique daggers are hand weapons used more as a collector's item rather than for a functional reason. Daggers are increasingly becoming a favourite collectible and are available with antique dealers for select clients. Leading manufacturers are making reproductions of original antique daggers using the finest of materials.



Types of Antique Daggers Hunting daggers Skinning daggers Pocket daggers Specialty daggers Style and Design

There are several leading companies manufacturing reproductions of antique daggers mostly used for decoartive purpose and including : Stiletto: An Italian dagger with a slender blade and fancy handle, popularly used in 17th century. Rondel: An straight bladed and narrow dagger with a disc shaped guard, popularly used in the 14th century. Baselard: This dagger originated in Switzerland during the middle age, but again gained popularity during the 1930s, with the Nazis using it extensively.
Source: Antique Crafts
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