Art Gladius Crusader Decorative Dagger – Stainless Steel, Ring Pommel

Art Gladius Crusader Decorative Dagger – Stainless Steel, Ring Pommel

Detailed Description and Features:

• Appearance: The dagger exhibits a simple yet characteristic medieval design. Its main distinguishing feature is the large ring pommel at the end of the handle. It has a straight, double-edged blade tapering to a point, a simple straight crossguard, and a black cylindrical handle.
• Blade: Made from "inox" stainless steel, ensuring easy maintenance and resistance to corrosion – ideal for a decorative item. The blade is decorative, not fully sharp (edge thickness approx. 1.3 mm) and not intended for combat or any other practical use.
• Handle: Black, smooth, cylindrical shape (material not specified in text).
• Pommel: Distinctive ring pommel with an outer diameter of approx. 30 mm and an inner hole diameter of approx. 14 mm.
• Sheath: Includes a simple black sheath (likely leather or faux leather), which has a loop on the back for threading a belt up to 45 mm wide. (Note: Based on the image and provided details, the sheath is included, despite some conflicting text in the original source data).
• Dimensions and Weight (Approximate):
1. Overall length: approx. 360 mm
2. Blade length: approx. 237 mm
3. Handle length: approx. 85 mm
4. Guard length: approx. 80 mm
5. Blade width at guard: approx. 24.7 mm
6. Blade width 5 cm from tip: approx. 20.6 mm
7. Dagger weight: approx. 209 g
8. Sheath weight: approx. 35 g
9. Total weight: approx. 244 g (very lightweight)
• Manufacturer: Art Gladius, Toledo, Spain (assumed).

Historical Context:

The name "Crusader" and the design featuring a ring pommel reference the period of the Crusades (roughly 11th–13th centuries). Daggers with ring pommels appeared in various forms in medieval Europe and could have served as sidearms for knights and common soldiers alike. This design represents one possible form of such a weapon.

Intended Use:

This Crusader dagger is purely a decorative item. It is ideal for:

• Display as part of a collection of medieval weapons, especially those themed around the Crusades.
• Complementing a historical costume of a crusader, knight, or medieval soldier (for re-enactment, theatre, LARP - always adhere to event safety rules!).
• An affordable gift for fans of history, knights, and the Middle Ages.
• Not suitable for: sparring, combat, cutting, thrusting, or any other practical or contact use.

Guidelines for Safe Storage and Display:

• Although the blade is not fully sharp, always handle the dagger with care.
• Due to its light weight, it is easy to display or wear as part of a costume (where permitted). When displaying, place it out of the reach of children.
• Protect the dagger from falls and strong impacts.
• The stainless steel blade requires minimal maintenance; simply keep it clean and dry.

The Crusader Decorative Dagger by Art Gladius is a simple yet characteristic replica inspired by the Middle Ages. Its main advantage is the easy-care stainless steel blade and the typical ring pommel design that will surely appeal to any history enthusiast.