I applaud you wanting to take on this type of project Landon. A lot of pieces involved. It will test you and your patience, but they sure look good when they are done. There are a number of pictures available on google. One good resource for me was Stones ( Glossary of the Construction, Decoration, and use of Arms and Armour). Very good book covering tons of things including main gauche. It is available through Amazon. You might be able to find the first edition which is hardbound. Also check out some of the arms and armour auction sites. You really need to hold one, so a trip to a place that sells fencing equipment, rapiers, etc. might be in order. Give me a call or e-mail if you need more.

Brion

Thank you Brion, I will see if i can find the book. I have looked at several photos of them from time to time but just cant figure the diminsions from photos. I have always liked the looks of them and other daggers since I was verry young. Last year I was fortunite enough to hold the one you had made. This is by no means my next project but just wanting to do my home work, for when I do take on the challenge.

Here is what I came up with Landon. It is a mix of different styles from the 1700's.I believe the blade was close to 13" with the handle being just under five. I kind of winged it and used a main gauche blade someone gave me as a starting point.

Brion

The book "Swords and Hilt Weapons" is another good reference. There is at least one main gauche pictured. Lots of sword and dagger hilts.

thanks for the reference Mr Steve.

Here in Spain we call them "left hand dagger" (i think it´s the same) probably i can find you some references, but in spanish...

I edit to tell you that if do you write in google "daga mano izquierda" you will find to many information