Torino Main Gauche

ZB_SS_0001
Hanwei number: SH2207

Torino Main Gauche

Chen Chao-Po

Hanwei

Purchased 2006

[LCSH] Daggers & swords --China--Dalian.
[LCSH] Cosplay--Equipment & supplies.

Cross shaped, shiny silver, wire wrapped wooden handle with silver pommel and cross guard with ring shaped knuckled guard. Wooden scabbard wrapped in imitation black leather. Leather belt frog with metal rivets. This dress dagger was worn as decoration as a type of cosplay for reenactment purposes. It is made of carbon steel and was never professionally sharpened. It represents a version used in medieval sport fencing.

"Paul" Chen Chao-Po and Hanwei are the rights holders to this object.

Physical object

ZB_SS_0009

Materials: 1566 Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Wood, Leather, Wire
Length: 18 inches, blade 11.5 inches
Weight: 11 ounces

17th century