16th Century German Quillon Dagger – Deepeeka
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Overview
16th Century German Quillon Dagger - Deepeeka
This early 16th Century dagger is based on a historical example which is housed within the collection of the Metropolitan Museum and dated to 1510-1540. These German styled daggers with their characteristic half ring guard would have been a fine everyday sidearm to a well-heeled knight, burgher or landsknecht mercenary.
This reproduction has a blade of high carbon steel and its hilt has a guard and pommel of antiqued brass and a well-carved hilt of wood. The dagger is paired with a sheath of high quality dyed vegetable tanned leather with antiqued brass fittings and hanging rings.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- German
- Era
- Medieval
- Pommel
- Nut
- Overall Length
- 14 3/4''
- Blade Length
- 10''
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 7 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- - 1/8''
- Thickness
- 4.5 mm - 3.7 mm
- Width
- 19.3 mm
- Grip Length
- 3 1/8''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
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Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What historical piece is this dagger based on? Common Question
This reproduces a German quillon dagger from the early 16th century, patterned after an original in the Metropolitan Museum's collection dated 1510-1540. The half-ring guard style was a common everyday sidearm for knights, burghers, and landsknecht mercenaries of that era.
Q What is the blade made of, and how is the hilt constructed? Common Question
The blade is C60 high carbon steel, a steel commonly chosen for its toughness in working reproductions. The guard and pommel are antiqued brass, and the grip is carved wood - the photos show a pale hardwood grip with a faceted, ribbed section near the guard.
Q Is this dagger sharp, and can it be used for cutting? Common Question
This dagger ships unsharpened, so it isn't set up for cutting tatami or water bottles out of the box. It's built to Battle Ready standards, meaning the blade and fittings are sturdy enough for handling, display, and actual use.
Q Does it come with a sheath, and what is it made of? Common Question
Yes, it includes a sheath of vegetable-tanned leather with antiqued brass fittings and hanging rings for belt wear. The photos show a woven-pattern brass throat fitting and a brass chape capping the tip.
Q How should I care for this dagger? Common Question
Wipe down the high carbon steel blade after handling and keep it lightly oiled, since C60 steel will rust if left damp. Store the blade out of its leather sheath for the long term, as leather traps moisture against steel, and keep the wood grip away from excessive dampness.
Q What does the guard and pommel look like up close? Common Question
The guard is brass with swept quillons and a looped, heart-shaped side ring near the blade that works as a finger guard, giving it a distinctive early 16th-century German silhouette. The pommel is a brass nut-style fitting finished with a faceted, hexagonal profile that matches the guard's styling.
Q How big and heavy is this dagger? Common Question
It runs 14 3/4'' overall with a 10'' blade, sized as a belt-worn companion piece rather than a primary weapon. At 7 oz it's light enough for extended wear on a belt for reenactment, living history, or display.
Q Is this piece meant for display, reenactment, or both? Common Question
With its antiqued brass fittings, carved wood grip, and leather sheath, this dagger works well as a mantle or cabinet display piece true to its 16th-century German original. Because it's Battle Ready and unsharpened, it also handles reenactment and living-history wear without needing a live edge. It can also be sharpened with our add-on sharpening service to be a usable dagger.
The Maker
Deepeeka
Deepeeka creates an astonishing variety of replica weapons, armor, and re-enactment accessories that range from Classical Antiquity to the 20th Century. Deepeeka has been crafting replicas since the 1980s and their products are essential gear for many re-enactment groups. Many swords, daggers and other weapons made by Deepeeka are durably crafted and budget-friendly offerings. The steel is good and well-tempered and their leathercraft and woodworking are of excellent quality. Deepeeka’s products are handcrafted and (in the case of blades, hand-hammered) are a good deal for those who want a quality item at a good price.
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