Masonic Ceremonial Dress Dagger + Scabbard, 15.5" OA

Some of the daggers I carry like this one are to recreate appearances only and have a factory edge (unsharpened). They make great decorative pieces, as well as solid costume weapons when realism is important but lethality is less-desired :)

Specifications:

PART # 211440

OVERALL LENGTH 15" (15.5" in Scabbard)

WEIGHT 12 oz.

BLADE LENGTH 9.5"

HANDLE LENGTH 5.25"

CROSS GUARD 3.5" Wide

STEEL / MATERIAL Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Blade

HANDLE Cast Metal

ADDITIONAL FEATURE ABS Wrapped Metal Scabbard.

Freemasonry describes itself as a "beautiful system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols’. The symbolism is mainly, but not exclusively, drawn from the manual tools of stonemasons – the square and compasses, the level and plumb rule, the trowel among others. A moral lesson is attached to each of these. The meaning of the symbolism is taught and explored through ritual,

COMMENTS: Nice design and quality at this price with excellent detail in metal casting of hilt (cross-guard, grip & pommel) as well as throat & chape of scabbard. These daggers are popular at Renaissance Fairs and complement a myriad of costumes. I finally decided I'd offer some on eBay as well as a more affordable option to some of my high end historical daggers and picked two of my favorites - the 15"  Masonic and Renaissance designs. These are my own photos, to try to give you an idea of what these really look like. I'm a collector and a weekend warrior, active in local groups and fairs so I get lots pf feedback. I sell what I own and can recommend. See my Seller ratings and buy with confidence. Plus I ship fast!