Gustav Main Gauche

Description of the Product

Gustav II Adolf was the king of Sweden and therefore of Finland from 1611 to 1632. During his reign Sweden became a great power, and Gustavus Adolphus himself can be considered one of the first modern military commanders. He was one of the major actors in the 30 Year War, notable for the victory at the Battle of Breitenfeld. He died on the battlefield near Lützen in 1632 and that day, the 6^th of November, is still commemorated as a flag day both in Sweden and in Finland. His romantic career and war victories earned him the nickname “the Lion of the North”.

As matching companion dagger to the Gustav Rapier, the Gustav Main Gauche is an authentically styled parrying weapon.

The dagger's blade is constructed of forged high carbon steel and it comes with a leather scabbard. The hilt is made from stainless steel for ease of maintenance. The guard has a beautiful design with upturned quillons to protect the hand and to wrap the fingers around in order to increase one's grip strength.

• Forged high carbon steel blade
• Overall length: 44,5 cm
• Blade length: 29,1 cm
• Handle length.: 9,2 cm
• Pommel length: 5,3 cm
• Weight: approx. 460 g
• Point of balance: approx. -1,9 cm from the guard
• Blade width at guard: approx. 21,5 mm
• Blade width at tip: approx. 10,4 mm
• Blade thickness at guard: 5,14 mm
• Blade thickness at tip: approx. 3,42 mm
• Sharpness: Sharp
• Leather sheath included
• Made by Hanwei
• Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece