Poignards
Poignards are a class of European daggers defined by long, slender blades designed primarily for thrusting. The term is of French origin, and in historical usage it refers to a thrusting dagger common from the 14th through the 16th centuries, with variants persisting into the early modern period.
Design generally features a straight, double-edged blade that is narrow and pointed to maximize penetrating power.
Historically, poignards were carried as a secondary weapon by civilians and soldiers, useful in close combat
Poignards are distinct from other dagger types such as rondel daggers or stilettos, though they share the