Tod Cutler – Mary Rose Bollock Dagger – Sharp
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- Overall Length
- 16 7/8"
- Weight
- 12.9 oz
- Brand
- Tod Cutler
- Culture
- English
Overview
Tod Cutler - Mary Rose Bollock Dagger - Sharp
This classically styled Bollock Dagger is based on historical examples found with the wreck of the 16th century Tudor warship Mary Rose. These bollock daggers were utilitarian in form but quality-crafted to be a reliable sidearm for the English soldiers who paid for them. This example has a large blade with a thick and stout blade spine to give it great durability and rigidity. The wedge-shaped cross section slopes to a single edge to give it capable cutting ability in addition to its excellent ability at puncturing through thick cloth and the weaker points of an armored defense. The handle is hexagonal in form for a sure grip and the carved bollocks of the grip serve as brace for the thumb for better control and stability.
The blade of this replica is made from EN45 high carbon steel. The grip is well-carved from wood and the guard plate is fashioned from brass. The blade is anchored into the hilt with a nut and peen over the pommel. Included is a double-layered sheath of high quality vegetable-tanned leather which is embellished with stamped design and finished with a brass chape and two leather cords for tying onto your belt.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Tod Cutler
- Culture
- English
- Pommel
- Peened
- Overall Length
- 16 7/8"
- Blade Length
- 12 5/16"
- Weight
- 12.9 oz
- Edge
- Moderately Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 2 1/4"
- Thickness
- 6.5 mm - 3.8 mm
- Width
- 24.5 mm
- Grip Length
- 3 1/8"
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Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What is this dagger based on historically? Common Question
This is a reproduction of a bollock dagger recovered from the wreck of the Mary Rose, Henry VIII's warship that sank in 1545. These daggers were a standard sidearm for English soldiers of the period, valued for being sturdy and reliable rather than decorative.
Q What steel is the blade made from, and does it come sharp? Common Question
The blade is EN45 high carbon steel, finished with a moderately sharp edge. The thick, stout spine tapering from 6.5 mm down to 3.8 mm gives the blade rigidity for thrusting while the wedge-shaped cross section still allows for capable cutting, suitable for cutting tatami or water bottles.
Q What is the distinctive grip shape for, and how is it built? Common Question
The grip is hexagonal wood, carved with the rounded lobes at its base that give the bollock dagger its name. Those lobes act as a brace for the thumb, improving grip security and control during thrusting work.
Q How is the blade secured into the handle? Common Question
The tang runs through the wood grip and brass guard plate and is secured with a nut, then peened over the pommel. This is a traditional, durable method of construction for a full-tang blade meant for hard use.
Q Does it come with a sheath? Common Question
Yes, it includes a double-layered sheath made of vegetable-tanned leather with a stamped decorative design. It has a brass chape at the tip and two leather cords for tying onto a belt, as shown in the photographs.
Q How should I care for the blade and sheath? Common Question
Wipe the carbon steel blade down after handling and apply a light coat of oil to prevent rust, then store it dry. Leather sheaths like this one trap moisture against the blade, so for long-term storage keep the dagger out of the sheath rather than left inside it.
Q What does the point of balance tell me about handling? Common Question
The point of balance sits 2 1/4" from the guard, close to the hilt for a blade of this length. That keeps the dagger quick and controllable in the hand, well suited to the close-quarters thrusting and cutting work a bollock dagger was designed for.
Q Is this dagger meant for reenactment, display, or cutting use? Common Question
With a full-tang peened construction, high carbon steel blade, and a moderately sharp edge, this dagger is built to handle real use such as historical martial arts training or cutting tatami and water bottles, not just mounting on a wall. It also suits collectors and reenactors who want a historically accurate Mary Rose-pattern sidearm with a presentable leather sheath for belt carry.
The Maker
Tod Cutler
Tod Cutler, based in the UK, provides a wide range of handmade medieval reproduction goods of excellent quality at exceptional prices. They look right, because they are right.
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