Cinquedea

Legal & Safety Notice

This is a traditionally hand-forged sword, produced using established traditional forging techniques and supplied with a sharpened edge as part of authentic manufacture. This item is intended for display and collection only and is not intended for combat or practical use.

🔞 Sold to adults aged 18+ only, in line with applicable UK legislation regarding traditional hand-crafted swords. Strict age verification applies.

Description

Wide blade. Renaissance attitude.

The Cinquedea isn’t just a dagger — it’s one of the most visually distinctive weapons of the Italian Renaissance. Known for its unusually broad blade and elegant styling, it combined civilian status, artistic craftsmanship, and practical sidearm utility in one unmistakable design.

Its name, meaning “five fingers,” refers to the extraordinary width of the blade near the hilt. Broad, triangular, and sharply tapered, the Cinquedea stands apart instantly from traditional daggers and swords of its era.

Despite its refined appearance, the weapon was fully functional. The wide blade allowed for strong cutting and thrusting capability, while the compact form made it practical for personal defence and everyday carry among nobles and wealthy citizens.

The design reflects Renaissance Italy perfectly — artistic, sophisticated, and dangerous underneath the elegance. Decorative yet practical. Stylish yet undeniably lethal.

This replica captures that identity perfectly. The broad blade. The unique proportions. The unmistakable presence of a weapon tied to wealth, status, and Renaissance culture.

This Cinquedea inspired replica is designed for display, collection, cosplay, theatrical production, and historical re-enactment use.

Manufactured for visual realism, it is intended as a prop or collectible item and not for general consumer use.

Key Features

• Cinquedea inspired replica weapon
• Traditional broad Renaissance blade design
• Distinctive wide triangular profile
• Inspired by historical Italian civilian and duelling sidearms
• Suitable for display, cosplay, theatre, or historical collections
• Manufactured for visual realism

🇬🇧 Fast UK shipping — no customs, no Venetian intrigue required, no nonsense.

This sword is a traditional, hand-forged blade inspired by historical Italian civilian and duelling sidearms, created for collectors with an appreciation for sword craftsmanship.

Forged from 1065 Carbon Steel using [forging method, e.g. clay tempering / differential hardening], it combines authentic construction with display-quality presentation.

Key Features

• Traditional hand-forged sword

• 1065 Carbon Steel blade

• Sharpened edge as part of traditional finishing

• Full-tang construction

• Approximate blade length: 37 cm
  

• Suitable for collection or display

Age Verification:
This product is sold to adults aged 18 years and over. By purchasing, you confirm that you meet this requirement. Orders may be subject to age verification checks prior to dispatch, and we reserve the right to cancel any order where age cannot be satisfactorily verified.

Important Information

• This sword is supplied as a traditional hand-crafted blade and is not sold for self-defence or unlawful use

• Customers are responsible for safe handling and secure storage

• Ownership and use may be subject to local laws — customers should ensure compliance in their jurisdiction