Daggers

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Daggers and knives have existed as both tool and weapon for countless centuries, appearing in almost limitless variety; from a Renaissance main gauche to a horn handled switchblade to the bayonet issued to US soldiers in Vietnam. The majority of our daggers are parrying daggers which were designed as a companion weapon to be used with the rapier and often made “en suite” (meaning part of a set). These daggers are offered at a discount when rented with a rapier.

We typically stock between two and four copies of each piece unless specified one of a kind. As these are custom pieces there may be very slight variations in either hilt or blade. Many, but not all, weapons on this page are available with scabbards/sheaths. Be sure to call in advance to check on availability or with specific inquiries.

	DESCRIPTION	WEEKLY PRICE * (4 week minimum)
Parrying Dagger	12 inch blade	$7.50 ($5 when rented with a rapier)
Parrying Dagger with downturned quillons	12 inch blade	$7.50 ($5 when rented with a rapier)
Parrying Dagger with drooping quillons	12 inch blade; one of a kind	$7.50 ($5 when rented with a rapier)
Parrying Dagger with Dirk Blade/Chain Grip	12 inch blade; one of a kind (no scabbard available)	$7.50 ($5 when rented with a rapier)
Parrying Dagger with Dirk Blade/Leather Grip	12 inch blade; one of a kind (no scabbard available)	$7.50 ($5 when rented with a rapier)
Ring-guard Parrying Dagger	12 inch blade	$7.50 ($5 when rented with a rapier)
Twisted Ring-guard Parrying Dagger, wheel pommel	12 inch blade; one of a kind	$7.50 ($5 when rented with a rapier)
Twisted Ring-guard Parrying Dagger, urn pommel	12 inch blade; one of a kind	$7.50 ($5 when rented with a rapier)
Chain-hilt Ring-guard Parrying Dagger	13 inch blade	$7.50 ($5 when rented with a rapier)
Cross Main Gauche	12 inch blade The Main Gauche (literally “left hand” in French) was a weapon designed solely as a secondary weapon to be used with the rapier. It is characterized by the large curving triangular plate that protects the hand. These were often made “en suite” (part of a set). (no scabbard available)	$7.50 ($5 when rented with a rapier)
Large Main Gauche	17 inch blade The Main Gauche (literally “left hand” in French) was a weapon designed solely as a secondary weapon to be used with the rapier. It is characterized by the large curving triangular plate that protects the hand. These were often made “en suite” (part of a set).	$7.50 ($5 when rented with a rapier)
Quillon Dagger	12 inch blade Most of our quillon daggers are suitable for a wide variety of periods and uses either as a singular weapon or as a companion with a sword or rapier.	$7.50 ($5 when rented with a rapier)
10 inch Quillon Dagger	10 inch blade Most of our quillon daggers are suitable for a wide variety of periods and uses either as a singular weapon or as a companion with a sword or rapier.	$7.50 ($5 when rented with a rapier)
10 inch Quillon Dagger with drooping quillons	10 inch blade Most of our quillon daggers are suitable for a wide variety of periods and uses either as a singular weapon or as a companion with a sword or rapier.	$7.50 ($5 when rented with a rapier)
Hex Pommel Quillon Dagger	12 inch blade Most of our quillon daggers are suitable for a wide variety of periods and uses either as a singular weapon or as a companion with a sword or rapier.	$7.50 ($5 when rented with a rapier)
Juliet Dagger	7 inch blade Sized for more “intimate” uses or smaller hands. (no scabbard available)	$7.50 ($5 when rented with a rapier)
Witch’s Dagger	8 inch blade Slim and easy to conceal.	$7.50 ($5 when rented with a rapier)
Large Boarding Dagger	14 inch blade; one of a kind This is a BIG dagger with a wide variety of uses. (no scabbard available)	$7.50

* Scabbards with associated frog are $1.25 when available. Simple frogs always supplied free of charge.

KNIVES

Knives are either fixed blade or folding and those in this section would generally be appropriate for productions set in the 19th, 20th or 21st centuries. Sheaths are included with every fixed blade. These props were all “real” knives modified for use on stage.
Please note that we do not carry retractable knives. The reasons we do not rent them can be found on our FAQ page.

	DESCRIPTION	WEEKLY PRICE (4 week minimum)
Switchblades, standard	8 ½ inches overall; 3 ½ inch blade Available in red, white or black acrylic. No sheath.	$5
Switchblades, large	10 ½ inches overall; 4 ½ inch blade Available in white acrylic or buffalo horn. (standard switchblade in black shown for comparison) No sheath.	$7.50
Bali-Song Knife	4 inch blade (shown fully open and half open) Commonly referred to as a “butterfly knife.” No sheath.	$5
Boot Dagger	4 inch blade; one of a kind Belt/boot clip sheath included.	$5
Basic Tactical Knife	6 inch blade Sheath included.	$5
Glock Tactical Knife	6 inch blackened blade Locking sheath included.	$5
Small Utility/Military Knife	4 ½ inch blade Sheath included.	$5
Large Bowie Knife	10 inch blade; one of a kind Sheath included.	$5
Medium Bowie Knife	7 ½ inch blade; one of a kind Composite handle; sheath included.	$5
Bone-handled Slim Bowie	11 inch blade Slim blade with handle made of bone.	$5
Punching Dagger	4 inch blade; one of a kind T-shaped handle grasped so that blade extends between fingers and attacks are made with a punching action. Belt/boot clip sheath included.	$5
Ka-Bar Marine Knife	6 ½ inch blackened blade The tactical and utility knife made for US Marines in WWII and still in use today. Includes leather sheath stamped “USMC.”	$5
Big Black Knife	9 inch blade These are just big knives. The blades were powder blackened but a customer wanted to paint them silver so we just left them that way.	$5
Folding Knives	We stock a variety of folding knives as shown in the photo at left. Blade lengths are between 3 and 4 inches and handles are made from a variety of materials. All blades “lock” open.	$5
Bone-handled Navaja Style Folding Knife	The Navaja is a traditional Spanish knife and one of the oldest folding knives in history first appearing in the 15th century. It is noted for its distinctive shape, generally large blade and ratcheting locking mechanism. While sturdy and beautiful ours has no locking mechanism.	$5

BAYONETS

These bayonets are the actual original weapons made by the military and modified for use on stage. Original scabbards are included with each bayonet. We have four of each design but can likely obtain additional pieces given adequate lead time.

	DESCRIPTION	WEEKLY PRICE (4 week minimum)
US Military M7 Bayonet	6 ½ inch blackened blade The bayonet designed for the M-16 (Vietnam era) rifle and issued from 1964 to the mid 1980s. Comes with original M8A1 scabbard.	$5
Swiss 1957 Bayonet	9 inch blade Made for the Sig PE-57 Rifle. Comes with original scabbard and leather frog.	$5
Spanish M1969 Bayonet	9 inch “bolo” blade Made for the Spanish CETME assault rifle. Scabbard included.	$5