Holbein dagger

Designed by Hans Holbein and a favorite of Swiss (and German!) mercenaries in the 16th centuries, this is a great sidearm that every Landsknecht should want to carry. This was known in the 1500s both as a Holbein dagger or as a Swiss dagger.

The double-edged blade of this fine reproduction is 1065 high carbon steel tempered to 52RC, with a full tang under the hardwood grip. The sheath is leather with steel fittings.

length: 14 1/2"
blade: 8 3/4"
blade width: 1 9/16" at guard
blade width: 3/4" at 2" from tip
wood hilt: 5"
guard: 2 5/8"
weighti (knife): 9.4 oz
weighti (knife and sheath): 14.2 oz

Price: $120