Fiore: Dagger: Dagger Blows (Fol 09v)
— Dagger Blows (Fol 09v)
Section: Fiore: Dagger
Source Text and Drawing
Of the dangerous knife that everyone doubts, go against with the arms, the hands, and both elbows immediately. To make these five things in every case: thus, take the dagger, and strike, break his arms, and bind him, and put him on the ground. And these five things one and the other do not abandon each other. He who knows to defend, protects his body.
With the downwards blow I can strike the head and the body from the elbow up to the top of the head. And from the elbow down I do not have safe freedom without a lot of danger. And of this strike I have doubt.
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Recommended Resources
Online Course: The Medieval Dagger Course
Book: From Medieval Manuscript to Modern Practice: The Dagger Techniques of Fiore dei Liberi
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Source: Getty MS Ludwig XV Translation: Dr. Guy Windsor
