Functional Fencing Main Gauche by Medieval Collectibles
Medieval Collectibles has a fine selection of high quality functional fencing Main Gauches. A Main Gauche is a left handed dagger that is used to guard when fencing. A dagger is to a sword as a main gauche is to a rapier. There are many different styles of functional fencing main gauches like Spanish, German and Italian. The Main Gauche was mainly used in the 17th Century. We offer a large variety of mostly functional (battle ready) and a few decorative Main Gauches.

Antiqued Gustay Main Gauche Item # SH2209N The Gustav Rapier and Main Gauche replicate weapons used by King Gustav Adolf II, who ruled Sweden in the early part of the 17th century. The shell guard of the rapier is unusual but effective. Price: $121.50 On Sale For: $109.48 |
Antiqued Sollingen Main Gauche Item # SH2208N Replicated from a 17th century German piece, our Solingen Rapier and matching Main Gauche exhibit the “blade-catcher” style of quillons used throughout northern Europe. Price: $121.50 On Sale For: $109.48 |
Antiqued Taza Main Gauche Item # SH2137N Long extolled as the pinnacle of rapier design, the “Spanish” or “Cup-Hilt” rapier undoubtedly combined style and function very effectively in 17th century Europe. Price: $256.50 On Sale For: $213.04 |
AntiquedTorino Main Gauche Item # SH2207N Based on models of 17th century swept-hilt rapiers of Italian ancestry, our Torino Rapier and matching Main Gauche exhibit the classic straight crossguard styling popular in this part of Europe. Price: $121.50 On Sale For: $109.48 |
Fencing Main Gauche Item # SH1033 In addition to our Practical Swept Hilt and Cup-Hilt Rapiers, we have developed a number of other weapons for the Renaissance fencer and these are presented here. Price: $120.00 On Sale For: $114.75 |
German Main Gauche Item # SH2194 Our German Main Gauche uses the same button-operated blade trapper system as the SH1031 model. The chased steel hilt faithfully reproduces the detail of the original German museum piece, which dates from the middle of the 17th century. Price: $206.10 On Sale For: $163.17 |
Gustay Main Gauche Item # SH2209 The Gustav Rapier and Main Gauche replicate weapons used by King Gustav Adolf II, who ruled Sweden in the early part of the 17th century. The shell guard of the rapier is unusual but effective. Price: $112.50 On Sale For: $101.93 |
Main Gauche - Bone Grip Item # SH2197 Our Renaissance-style Swept Hilt Rapiers trace their origins to early 17th century Europe, where swordplay with the Rapier was considered an essential part of a gentleman’s education and was often used in resolving gentlemanly disagreements. Price: $112.50 On Sale For: $101.93 |
Main Gauche - Wood Grip Item # SH2117 Our Renaissance-style Swept Hilt Rapiers trace their origins to early 17th century Europe, where swordplay with the Rapier was considered an essential part of a gentleman’s education and was often used in resolving gentlemanly disagreements. Price: $112.50 On Sale For: $101.93 |
Musketeer Main Gauche Item # 401348 Carried at the back for a left hand draw, the main gauche was brought into play with the rapier for a two handed fighting style. This dagger has cut-outs and notches to slow an opponent's blade, while the hand is well-protected by the knuckle bow. Price: $110.00 |
Practical Main Gauche Item # SH2262 Designed for the rapier fencer with a preference for the cup-hilt style who wishes to spar in safety, our Practical Cup-Hilt Rapier and Main Gauche fit the bill perfectly. Price: $94.50 On Sale For: $80.00 |
Practical Main Gauche Blade Item # OH2256 Practical Sparring Main Gauche Blade for: Solingen Main Gauche(SH2208, SH2208N), Torino Main Gauche(SH2207, SH2207N) Gustav Main Gauche (SH2209, SH2209N). Price: $42.00 On Sale For: $38.96 |
Solingen Main Gauche Item # SH2208 Our Solingen Rapier and matching Main Gauche exhibit the “blade-catcher” style of quillons used throughout northern Europe. Available in both bright and antiqued versions, both of these pieces will accept the “Practical” sparring blades. Price: $112.50 On Sale For: $101.93 |
Taza Main Gauche Item # SH2137 The very best of these weapons featured beautifully pierced cups and pommels and CAS Hanwei has replicated these to perfection and combined them with an elegantly tapered high-carbon steel blade in our “Taza” rapier. Price: $247.50 On Sale For: $205.92 |
Torino Main Gauche Item # SH2207 Based on models of 17th century swept-hilt rapiers of Italian ancestry, our Torino Rapier and matching Main Gauche exhibit the classic straight crossguard styling popular in this part of Europe. Price: $112.50 On Sale For: $101.93 |
Trident Main Gauche Item # SH1031 Worn as a straight dagger, the weapon becomes a highly effective main gauche at the touch of a button, when the spring-loaded side pieces of the split blade fly open to become blade trappers. Price: $161.10 On Sale For: $160.65 |