This is a training weapon I designed in collaboration with Bill Grandy of the Virginia Academy of Fencing as a compliment/sidearm to our Mordschlag Training Sword. It takes the form of a long-bladed Rondel dagger and is built from the same 1/4” thick 7075 T-6 Aluminum. Like the sword, it sports an additional piece of aluminum riveted to the tip to increase the thickness there to 0.5”. The blade has a rectangular cross section with rounded edges, keeping the blade stiff. The roundels forming the ends of each handle are also solid 1/4” aluminum. The assembly is peened solid for durability and simplicity of construction.

These are available as a “Basic” model with simple hexagonal furniture or a “Fancy” model with brass spacers and fileworked furniture. Both options come with a simple stitched leather sheath that accommodates the tip button while retaining a friction fit. You can also order the rondel without the sheath.

The grips are available in plain or dyed red oak, or leather covered solid PETG. Sheaths can usually by dyed to match.

The standard dimension include a 5” long grip (good for armored gauntlets), but I can make them with a 4” grip as well. The blades are 16” long.

If you order here on the website, I’ll follow up with an email to discuss the specifics of your order.

Please note these are not items I always keep in stock, but can be built to order on relatively short notice. If you see they are listed as SOLD, Please email me at info@jessebelsky.com to order a Mordschlag Training Dagger