Ballock Knife

British

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Exeter’s male citizens were responsible for the safety of the city and its residents. Those of means kept a store of weaponry and armor in their homes. Daggers—such as this one with its suggestive masculinity—were part of everyday wear, carried as fashionable accessories, practical tools, and a means of self-protection.

Ballock Knife, Steel, horn, British

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Ballock Knife, Steel, horn, British
Ballock Knife, Steel, horn, British

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