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Blocking dagger
Blade, Sidearm, Dagger, Dueling, Pirate, Civilian, Courtier
A large dagger with a blade typically 8-14" long, and an extended crossguard for parrying. These were found throughout Latinized Europe from the High medieval period and well into the Baroque. The dagger was used in conjunction with the sword to parry and bind attacking weapons.
Blocking dagger with quillions, a sidering, and a reinforced point. Probably German or Czech, 15th Century. 
A parrying dagger with wide quillions and a sidering, Italian, 16th Century
| Name | Size | Reach | Speed | Defense | Base Damage | Attack Types | Primary Attack Types | Armor Pierce | Grapple | Hardness | HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blocking dagger | S | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1-6 | SP | P | 2 | 0 | 10 | 4 |
Blocking dagger with quillions, a sidering, and a reinforced point. Probably German or Czech, 15th Century. A parrying dagger with wide quillions and a sidering, Italian, 16th Century