12. Dagger (or Rondel Dagger)
The rondel dagger was a vital backup weapon for knights, designed for close combat and to exploit the vulnerabilities in armored foes. Its stiff, long blade, often diamond-shaped in cross-section, was optimized for thrusting, allowing knights to penetrate chain mail and the joints of plate armor. The dagger’s round hand guard and spherical pommel provided a secure grip and balanced the weapon’s weight. This design made it an effective tool for delivering precise, lethal strikes in hand-to-hand combat. (en.wikipedia.org)
