Poignard
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| Weapon type: | dagger |
| Designations: | Poignard |
| Use: | weapon |
| Creation time: | 14th century |
| Working time: | 17th century |
| Region of origin / author: |
France |
| Distribution: | Europe |
| Overall length: | 20 cm |
| Blade length: | 12 cm |
| Handle: | Wood, metal, |
| Particularities: | was mixed with the rapier used |
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The Poignard or Poniard was a French dagger .
Description and use
The Poignard was up to 30 cm long and had a double-edged steel blade, which was usually provided with a wooden handle. It was mostly guided with the left hand. A rapier or a sword was carried in the right hand parallel to the poignard . While the sword was the main weapon of attack in duels , the Poignard could parry the opponent's blows and carry out additional attacks.
history
The Poignard appeared in France in the 14th century. The art of fencing, with him and a sword in his second hand, quickly spread across Europe. This weapon lasted until the 17th century.
See also
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literature
- John Waller: Schwertkampf: A manual "not only" for actors and directors , publisher: Books on Demand; Edition: 1 (July 9, 2009), ISBN 9783839105108