German Bollock Dagger with Leather Sheath, 15th c.

German kidney dagger with leather sheath, 15th century

This kidney dagger was made after an original of the 15th century from Germany. Because of its shape it is often called a bollock/ballock dagger. The unsharpened blade was made of steel and tapers to the tip, which is sharp. The handle was made from a single piece of wood. The flat knob was decorated with a decorative brass plate.
The scabbard was made of hand dyed, vegetable tanned leather, which ends with a brass Ortband.

Details:
Material of the blade: steel
Handle material: wood, steel and brass
Total length: approx. 47 cm
Blade length: approx. 32 cm
Weight: approx. 520 g (approx. 600 g including sheath)

Scope of supply: 1x German kidney dagger with leather sheath, 15th century