The Main Gauche or left-hand dagger was used in conjunction with the rapier, providing an added dimension in both offense and defense. Illustrating the skill and ingenuity of the bladesmiths of the period, the chased steel hilt faithfully reproduces the detail of the original German museum piece, which dates from the middle of the 17th century. Worn as a straight dagger, the weapon becomes a highly effective Main Gauche at the touch of a button, when the spring-loaded side pieces of the split blade fly open to become blade trappers. At the same time the offensive capability provided by the point is retained. Surprisingly, many examples of this ingenious system have survived.
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