Main Gauche

Main GaucheThe Parrying Dagger or Main Gauche was a common companion to the Rapier, but was still popular on it's own or paired with other swords. Also called a 'sail dagger' due to the shape of the knuckle guard. The strong Quillons and comprehensive hand protection make it at excellent defensive option, often capable of catching and binding your opponent's blade. We have 2 hilt designs available the 'clawed' and 'bar', referring to their different quillon

straight quillons and 2 large siderings

Standard Length: 55cm

But when made for a wealthy knight

as a backup to use in the event of loss/breakage of the lance

The Walloon is largely a continental European example

but these types are most associated with 'Danes' - or other Scandinavian peoples

and available for order

The Guisarme was a French adaptation of the English billhook

and that added weight makes it tough to deflect

We are offering 2 blade designs and 4 hilt designs for these spectacular swords

Meaning '5 fingers' in Italian

The curves and strong knuckle bow allow it to make strong punch parries