Product reviews for The Raven Rondel Dagger

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Outstanding
This is one of the best items I’ve gotten from MR in ≈ 30 yrs.

No imperfections & meticulously constructed

The sheath has been criticized but the correct way to use the fittings aren’t immediately obvious.  Once figured out there are no shortcomings to the period correct mounting device.
Judge Joe | August 26, 2023
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Piercing!
Love this piece!  Very authentic.  Great feel in the hand and definately a danger to chain mail.
Sean | July 21, 2021
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Beautiful dagger
Just got it today. Beautifully crafted and almost identical to the coldsteel practice Rondel dagger which has two rows of 3 pins and 2 pins .  I love everything about this dagger except for the sheath.  The belt tie down, I think,  should be on the flat section of the sheath just like the seam is and that  way not only will it sit better but will also protect the seam.
Sammy | November 17, 2020
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Great quality
The dagger is exactly as described with one exception. The handle on the dagger that I received is not the nice rosewood color in the pictures, it is black. This is just an issue with aesthetic and not its quality. The sheath is much better than expected. It is both durable and the blade is not loose whatsoever. All in all it is a very great purchase.
William | July 27, 2020
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Great quality
The dagger is exactly as described with one exception. The handle on the dagger that I received is not the nice rosewood color in the pictures, it is black. This is just an issue with aesthetic and not its quality. The sheath is much better than expected. It is both durable and the blade is not loose whatsoever. All in all it is a very great purchase.
William | July 27, 2020
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Thumbs Up
An interesting facet about this weapon (and there are plenty - many, yet to be diacovered), is the pommel forces my medium, albeit masculin, hand in a "fist grip" like one would expect of a cut-and-thrust weapon weapon.

This is an amazing pokey weapon, while one might expect it to be held like one, it isn't.

If you have a large hand and expect to hold this dagger with a "thumbs up"  grip, your thumb will not fit.

Similarly, this prevents a medieval "thumb behind the end" grip.


I'm thrilled with my Raven.
Michael | April 12, 2020
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A beast of a dagger
Heavy, meaty, ready for battle. Something that is worthy of a knight. This is a thing of beauty. The pictures don't do it justice. The bluing really sets the look of the contrasting bright corners of the blade. The dark brown handle does the same for the brass studs.

This was the first Cold Steel product that I have purchased and I was impressed. The factory packaging was great and offered excellent protection. The fit and finish is very good.
Wilson | July 20, 2019
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The Point Is Mightier Than the Edge
The Cold Steel Raven rondel dagger is a perfect example of a weapon designed purely for thrusting:  the strong, triangular-cross-section blade has no edges -- only a point that can surely pierce fabric, leather, or mail, and very likely plate of field-harness thickness.  It is a thrusting weapon pure and simple; additionally, since it has no edge to dull, it could readily be used as a parrying weapon.  Handsome and functional -- what more needs be said?
Stanley | December 06, 2018
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