Rugger/bauernwehr Dagger

This Renaissance dagger and working knife (rugger/bauernwehr ) TC70 is closely associated with the bauernwehr and comes from the same regions of Germany, Switzerland and Bohemia, but was popular on the continent, however it is really a sub-type with a more pointed blade.  Dates from late 15thC to late 16thC

The dagger was a working knife, so has a heavy single edged blade, but also has a prominent nagel as a knuckle defence.

Comes with a double layer leather sheath.

Overall length 40cm/15.5″

Blade length 29cm/11.5″

Grip length 10cm/4″

 

Edge sharpness

Semi-Sharp is ‘butter knife sharp’; it has a very fine flat on the edge

Sharp has been ground to give a reasonable cutting edge, but final honing, if required, is by the customer.

TC70