"Sail Dagger" Competition Dagger

Modern sports reproduction inspired by the flared guard daggers of the Renaissance, specifically designed for HEMA training and competitions.

• Distinctive flared guard offering increased hand protection
• Diamond-section blade, flexible for secure thrusts
• Blunted for safe practice with protective gear
• Ideal for HEMA training and competitions
• Perfect as a complement to a rapier for historical combat

This dagger is a modern and sporty interpretation of the sophisticated daggers from the European Renaissance. Specifically designed for practitioners of Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), it combines historical fidelity with modern safety.

This dagger is directly inspired by the sidearms that underwent significant evolution in the 16th and 17th centuries, a period when civilian fencing with the rapier and dagger reached its peak in Europe. Its most distinctive feature is its flared guard, whose shape resembles that of a deployed ship's sail - hence its English nickname "sail dagger." This unique design is not related to maritime use but rather represents an innovation of the time aimed at offering better protection for the fighter's hand.

The blade, with a diamond cross-section, offers the necessary flexibility for secure thrusts, essential in modern HEMA practice. Fully blunted, it ensures optimal safety during training and competitions while allowing for realistic techniques.

The flared guard and protective ring are key elements of this model, faithfully reproducing the characteristics of daggers from that era. These elements not only provide increased hand protection but also allow for parrying and controlling the opponent's blade, typical of Renaissance fencing.

Perfectly balanced for quick and precise handling, this dagger is ideal for use in conjunction with a rapier, thus replicating the dual-weapon combat techniques popularized during the Renaissance. It can also be used alone to explore historical close-combat techniques.