A rondel dagger or roundel dagger was a type of stiff-bladed dagger in Europe in the late Middle Ag
A rondel dagger or roundel dagger was a type of stiff-bladed dagger in Europe in the late Middle Ages (from the 14th century onwards), used by a variety of people from merchants to knights. It was worn at the waist and might be used as a utility tool, or worn into battle or a jousting tournament as a side-arm.image: The rondels measure two inches in diameter. This is small enough to allow for a complete range of motion of the wrist in thrusting and parrying. Hardwood grips are five inches long and taper from a diameter of one and one eighth of an inch at the pommel end, down to seven eighths of an inch at the guard end. Grips are slightly oval shaped and flattened on the sides to allow for better edge control. -- source link
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