An ear dagger is a relatively rare and exotic form of dagger that was used during the late Middle Ages and Renaissance. It is so named because the pommel of the dagger has a very distinctive shape, somewhat resembling a human ear. [1] . Ear daggers frequently have a single sharpened edge that ends in an acute point.

The exotic-looking ear dagger appears to have been introduced into Europe through Spain and is apparently of Moorish origin. One of the earliest documented examples, now preserved in the Real Armeria in Madrid, belonged to Baobdil, the last Moorish king of …

2024年3月7日 · The Ear Dagger is a medieval European weapon, notable for its peculiar guard design resembling human ears. Originating around the 14th to 15th centuries, this dagger featured a straight, typically double-edged blade suited for thrusting.

The medieval European ear dagger developed in the late 14th century and likely first appeared on the Iberian Peninsula before spreading into Italy and other parts of the Continent. It has a strikingly similar form to Persian Bronze Age daggers that share the characteristic discs that flare outwards from their grips to form the "ears".

The ear dagger was distinguished by its unusual pommel, a vertical circular pommel split into two disks at the end of the grip at slight angles—like ears. The blade was a flat triangular shape tapering to the all-important sharp point.

An ear dagger is a relatively rare and exotic form of dagger that was used during the late Middle Ages and Renaissance. It is so named because the pommel of the dagger has a very distinctive shape, in some cases like a human ear.

Introduction: An ear dagger is an exceptionally rare and exotic form of dagger created in the late 1300s. The golden era for ear daggers was 1450–1550. Its most prominent feature is a very distinctive shape (somewhat resembling a human ear) consisting of twin disks (made of one piece of metal) facing each other at the pommel.

2002年2月15日 · Curiously, despite its (odd) appearance, the eared dagger became widely associated with royalty and was also a favorite weapon of assassins in Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries." This blade is alternately known as an "ear dagger."

17th Century European Ring Dagger, a work of art and perfect for Museum or Private collectors. Very rarely ever seen in this condition.

Originating in Spain (by Moorish influence), the Ear Dagger was seen in the late Middle Ages. So named for the distinctive ear pommels on it's handle (resembling human ears), the dagger was roughly 6 to 8 inches long. Made of steel, it could be single or double edged.