Started with a new West Cornwall Medieval Martial Arts group this week. Basic dagger moves and it made me think of the possible use of bronze dirks. It seems natural to hold them like a sword but think of them as a dagger and the perspective changes. Rather than thrusting as the main attack method perhaps stabbing was the main aim with the blade pointing down and the . The swelling hilt would aid this as the hand would be prevented from slipping down the weapon as did the ballock knife handles shape.
Posted on: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 22:02:16 +0000