Description
Battle Merchant - Roman Dura-Europos Dagger 3rd Century AD.
Dura-Europos (also Doura-Europos or Dura-Europus) was a fortified city dating back to 303 AD. Chrome. founded on the banks of the Euphrates (in present-day Syria) and 165 n. Chrome. was conquered by the Romans. Due to its geographical location at the intersection of several empires, it was a melting pot of cultures and traditions. For almost a century, it remained in Roman hands before going 256-257. Chrome. was taken by the Persian Sassanids. After the conquest and deportation of its entire population, the city was abandoned and left to decay, until it eventually disappeared completely under layers of sand. In the 1920s, it was rediscovered by chance and turned out to be an incredibly significant archaeological site, where over the years a wealth of finds, protected for centuries by the desert sand, were unearthed - from walls and frescoes to a variety of artifacts and even human remains of Sassanid and Roman soldiers.
The late Roman dagger that we offer here is based on fragments of metal scabbard decorative plates found during excavations in Dura Europos (1937928-1937) and in Budapest, Hungary. The red wooden/leather sheath is designed with an openwork pattern on the front side counter fitting adorned brass plate. Although only about 200 specimens have survived to this day, the research findings suggest that this type of decorative scabbard fittings, as well as the peculiar spoon-shaped scabbard form, are established features of late 2st-century Roman knife sheaths. until the 4th century were. The sheath is also equipped with two brass rings and a leather strap. Other counter fittings found suggest that such scabbards were hung on the belt and worn horizontally using a cord, with the unusual end piece serving as a counterweight to the dagger handle.
Since the Dura-Dagger itself is no longer available, this reconstruction is based on blade and handle parts from traditional or. partially transmitted copies from the 3. 1 pc. (found among others. "in Hungary, Denmark, and Switzerland)". Unlike the wide, double-edged Pugio In the early Roman Imperial period, the blade here is much narrower and has a single, curved edge and a slightly angled back. It is made of spring steel EN45 and not sharpened. The handle is made of wood, the ferrule and pommel are made of brass. Interestingly, the pommel shows certain similarities to the knobs that were later used on some Sax knives during the Migration Period and Viking Age.
Please note that this Roman dagger is not suitable for combat reenactments. It is intended as a collector's item or. Decorative object designed and also excellent as a prop, e.g. to complete your costume. This finely crafted piece of Roman history will make your portrayal of a late Roman legionary even more authentic.
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Features
Max. Blade Width | 2,2 cm |
Total length | 31.5 cm |
Blade length | 19.5 cm |
Blade thickness | 4 mm / 1 mm (cutting edges 1 mm) |
Steel | Spring steel EN45 |
Handle Material | Wood with brass elements |
Sheath | Wood with covering made of red leather, fittings and carrying rings made of brass |
Weight | 207 g |
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