ear dagger main gauche Boeken - schrijfgerei en zegelringen in one of the graves

in one of the graves a ring with Arabic inscription was found

accommodating belts up to 5 cm wide

The name likely derives from Old High German getīsarn (“widemetal” or “curved iron”)

It has a white grip and white scabbard

The horn has a leather lace that allows it to be tied around the belt

ear dagger main gauche Boeken - schrijfgerei en zegelringen in one of the gravesThe ear dagger or main gauche was used with the left hand while the rapier was wielded in the right hand. This dagger is based on 17th century originals. The dagger features a thick diamond shaped blade made of 1065 high carbon steel, with a finely shaped downturned crossguard with decorative finials. These could also be used to catch the opponents blade, even if only briefly, to provide an opportunity for a counterattack. The grip is wrapped in