DaggersA weapon used in the Middle Ages ( Medieval period ) by a Medieval Knight Description of Dagger The weapons used during the Middle Ages include the Dagger. The description of the Dagger which provides basic facts and information about the weapon is as follows: - The Dagger - The Dagger was the earliest of the Medieval weapons
- The Dagger had a two-edged blade measuring 5-10 inches long tapered to a point
- The total length of the Dagger ranged from 9 - 15 inches
- The Medieval Dagger weighed relatively little compared to other hand weapons
- It was used as close contact weapon
- The weapon was primarily used for stabbing an opponent and was capable of killing an enemy in a single stroke stroke
- Type or group of weapons - Cutting Weapon
Dagger Training Skill in the use of Medieval weapons and understanding the strategy of Medieval Warfare was necessary and a played a vital part in Medieval life. The Dagger training required by a Knight was minimum - it was necessary for them to become expert swordsmen but little training was needed for the daggar. Skill in using Medieval weapons, including Dagger training was necessary for every Medieval Knight. A Knight was trained first as a Page from the age of 7 to 14 and then as Squire from the age of 14 to 21. Pell Training Daggers Each section of Middle Ages Weapons provides interesting facts and information about Medieval warfare in addition to the Daggers. The Sitemap provides full details of all of the information and facts provided about the fascinating subject of the Medieval period of the Middle Ages! Daggers- Middle Ages era, period, life, age and times
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