Spanish Daggers

Historical Daggers from the early Roman times to the Renaissance and Medieval times. Spanish dagger (from Vulgar Latin: 'daca' - a Dacian knife) is a blade weapon (essentially a double-edged knife) used for stabbing, thrusting or as a secondary defense weapon in close combat.Much like battle axes, daggers evolved out of prehistoric tools. They were initially made of flint, ivory or even bone and were used as a weapon since the earliest periods of human civilization.
Dagger is referred to as a hand weapon with a short blade and is a special stabbing weapon that could be used along with the sword. This weapon and its sheath are often elaborately adorned. Known for its metalwork and weaponry, Spain boasts of beautiful handcrafted products. Symbolizing powerful kingdom, the Spanish daggers were used primarily for parrying and breaking the rival's rapier. Therefore the dagger had round cut-outs in the blade under the quillon, possibly two fork spikes in which the rival's blade could be caught. It was customary to secure it from, accidental loss by a guard-chain fastened to the breastarmour.
The daggers are often the replica of original used by the famous military and religious order that fought against the invading Moors in Spain during medieval times. They also serve as excellent collector's items and beautiful functional pieces. Designed for display, reenactment, sword play, the Spanish daggers are beautifully detailed and handsomely-articulated. The Spanish dagger with a thumb-ring was distinctively the weapon of professional soldiers.