WWI Robbins of Dudley Push Dagger

WWI Trench Push Dagger

This is a Windlass Steelcrafts reproduction of the push dagger made by Robbins of Dudley during the First World War. A push dagger sits in a closed fist, with the handle across the palm and the blade projecting forward between the fingers. That layout made it a compact weapon for the close quarters of trench fighting. It suits collectors of WWI edged weapons, reenactors, and anyone building a display of trench-era kit.

Features

• Robbins Of Dudley Pattern — The design follows the WWI push dagger produced under the Robbins of Dudley name.
• Stamped Pommel Face — The flat end of the grip is marked "ROBBINS DUDLEY," matching the maker's mark on the original pattern.
• Finger-Grooved Metal Grip — The polished metal handle is shaped with grooves for each finger so it seats firmly in the fist.
• Steel Knuckle Loop — A curved steel strap runs from the grip to the blade end and wraps around the fingers to keep the dagger in hand.
• Push Dagger Layout — The blade sits at right angles to the handle, so it extends straight out from the fist between the fingers.
• Fluted Tapered Blade — A slim blade narrows to a fine point and carries a fuller, a groove cut along its length.
• Polished Finish — Grip and blade both have a bright, polished surface that shows well on a shelf or in a display case.

Reproduction Details

Windlass Steelcrafts makes historical edged-weapon reproductions, and this piece copies the look and handling of the original Robbins of Dudley dagger instead of reinterpreting it. The metal grip, the steel finger loop and the stamped pommel are all period details. As a new-made reproduction, it gives collectors the form of a scarce WWI piece without hunting down an original.