Tod Cutler – 12th Century Quillon Dagger

The height of medieval 12th century self defense and fashion, a stately dagger such as this would have been a symbol of status by knights and nobles and copied, as capably as possible, by more regular men-at-arms. The long and rigid blade is a capable cut and thrust design with a diamond cross section that is a compromise between a height that gives the blade good rigidity, whilst being flat enough so as to not greatly impede cutting. The guard and pommel are fashioned from steel and the grip is carved and polished hardwood (Ash wood). The dagger is peened over the pommel for a tough overall construction.

The dagger is paired with a scabbard of high quality vegetable tanned leather in a stitched double layer construction which is completed with a brass cap and integrated leather lacing for wear.

12thC Medieval Quillon dagger – daggers started as knights daggers in the high medieval period and quickly became popular with regular soldiers and men at arms. This medieval dagger is an early version and was the height of fashion in the 12thC and features a stout double sided blade fitted to a simple steel guard and pommel with an Ash wood grip. Stylistically they are similar to swords of the period and this example is based on an English piece, but this style of dagger fits all over Northern Europe.