Hospitaller dagger by Art Gladius
This Hospitaller dagger is a product of the world-famous manufacturer of replicas of historical edged weapons - Art Gladius from the historic city of Toledo in Spain. It has a shiny stainless-steel blade and a black leather sheath (available at additional cost). More information...
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Hospitaller dagger by Art Gladius
Please note: This is just an ornamental item, not intended for real use!
- Total length 35.5cm
- Blade length 22.5cm
- Blade width at the crossguard 53mm
- Blade width 5cm from the tip 15.66mm
- Thickness of the cutting edge or striking edge 0.63mm
- Weight 292 grams
- Dimensions of the wall mount Approx. 19 x 17.5cm
- Wall mount weight 169 g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary slightly from piece to piece.
- Blade made of stainless steel AISI 440
- Hilt made of Inox cast
- Handle wrapped with black leather
- Pommel painted with black & white enamel at one side and red & gold at the other side.
Top branded quality, made by Art Gladius®. Made in Toledo (Spain), in the city with centuries-long traditional of blacksmithing, sword-making and other ancient crafts.
History related to the half Monks half soldiers Order of the Hospital Crusaders
They helped and escorted pilgrims on their travels to Jerusalem to the Holy sites where Jesus Christ lived.
In June 1099, Crusaders conquer Jerusalem at the cry of “God wants it”. 20 year later, nine Crusader Knights made vow of poverty, obedience and chastity. They stay at the King’s Balduin II of Jerusalem stables that was built over the Salomon’s Temple ruins. They are named like the Poor of the Solomon’s Temple Templars, half-monk, half-soldier.