Description of Dagger
The weapons used during the Middle Ages include the Dagger. The description of the Dagger which provides basic facts and information about the weapon is as follows: - The Dagger - The Dagger was the earliest of the Medieval weapons
- The Dagger had a two-edged blade measuring 5-10 inches long tapered to a point
- The total length of the Dagger ranged from 9 - 15 inches
- The Medieval Dagger weighed relatively little compared to other hand weapons
- It was used as close contact weapon
- The weapon was primarily used for stabbing an opponent and was capable of killing an enemy in a single stroke stroke
- Type or group of weapons - Cutting Weapon
Dagger Training
Skill in the use of Medieval weapons and understanding the strategy of Medieval Warfare was necessary and a played a vital part in Medieval life. The Dagger training required by a Knight was minimum - it was necessary for them to become expert swordsmen but little training was needed for the daggar. Skill in using Medieval weapons, including Dagger training was necessary for every Medieval Knight. A Knight was trained first as a Page from the age of 7 to 14 and then as Squire from the age of 14 to 21. Also refer to Pell Training. | 
