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Artist Rod Hughes
Dagger - POLISHED STEEL, LEATHER & BRONZE
39cm
This dagger draws inspiration from the later medieval period, when such weapons were an essential part of both civilian life and warfare. Compact and easily carried, daggers were used as everyday tools as well as close-combat weapons, often worn at the belt and always within reach.
By the 14th and 15th centuries, daggers had become highly specialised. Designs grew more rigid and sharply pointed, intended not for cutting but for thrusting into the vulnerable gaps of armour, such as the joints, visor, or under the arm. In battle, they were often used at close quarters, where control and precision mattered more than strength.
Daggers also carried social meaning. They could signify status, craftsmanship, and personal identity, with details such as the grip, pommel, and decoration reflecting the owner or maker.
With its highly polished blade, tactile grip, and carefully finished fittings, “Goldeneye” reflects this dual nature, both practical and personal, a weapon designed for precision, yet shaped by the same tradition of craftsmanship and symbolism that runs through medieval arms and armour.
Artist Rod Hughes
Dagger - POLISHED STEEL, LEATHER & BRONZE
39cm
This dagger draws inspiration from the later medieval period, when such weapons were an essential part of both civilian life and warfare. Compact and easily carried, daggers were used as everyday tools as well as close-combat weapons, often worn at the belt and always within reach.
By the 14th and 15th centuries, daggers had become highly specialised. Designs grew more rigid and sharply pointed, intended not for cutting but for thrusting into the vulnerable gaps of armour, such as the joints, visor, or under the arm. In battle, they were often used at close quarters, where control and precision mattered more than strength.
Daggers also carried social meaning. They could signify status, craftsmanship, and personal identity, with details such as the grip, pommel, and decoration reflecting the owner or maker.
With its highly polished blade, tactile grip, and carefully finished fittings, “Goldeneye” reflects this dual nature, both practical and personal, a weapon designed for precision, yet shaped by the same tradition of craftsmanship and symbolism that runs through medieval arms and armour.
