{"product_id":"blue-resin-greek-xiphos-dagger-with-leaf-shaped-double-edged-blade","title":"Blue Resin Greek Xiphos Dagger with Leaf-Shaped Double-Edged Blade","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Resin Greek Xiphos Dagger widens toward the tip, not the guard. Most blades run their widest point near the handle. A leaf profile does the reverse. That shift pushes mass forward and adds force to any cut. Greek smiths worked this out well over two thousand years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth edges carry a grind from collar to point. A central ridge runs the length and holds the blade stiff. Steel falls away on both sides from that ridge. The section stays strong even as the width narrows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis blue resin dagger for sale arrives with a brown leather sheath. Blue and white swirl through the handle in a marbled pour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek Xiphos Dagger at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/\"\u003eDivine Knives\u003c\/a\u003e with a leaf-shaped, double-edged blade, a polished steel collar, and blue and white marbled resin on a hidden tang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe History Behind This Greek Short Sword Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe xiphos served Greek soldiers through the Classical period. Bronze examples appear first, with iron versions following later. Smiths favored the leaf outline for its forward weight and fine point. Museums across Greece and Italy hold surviving blades today. Divine Knives shapes that outline at dagger length in polished steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Resin Greek Xiphos Dagger Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePick it up and the weight sits forward of your hand. That balance comes straight from the leaf outline. Collectors notice it immediately against a straight taper. The blade wants to move on a swing rather than a thrust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth edges are ground and sharpened, not left blunt. The central ridge catches a hard line of light down the middle. Polished steel throws that line cleanly across a room. Fingerprints show on a mirror finish, so handle it dry. Wipe the blade down after anyone picks it up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type: Single fixed blade Greek xiphos-style dagger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material: Polished carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Pattern: Plain steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Finish: Mirror polish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Shape: Leaf profile, double-edged, central ridge with grinds on both sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 12.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length: 4.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Width at Widest Point: 1.8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material: Cast resin, blue with white and grey marbling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Profile: Straight-sided with a squared butt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollar: Polished steel at the ricasso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacer: One thin dark line between collar and resin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePins: None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTang: Hidden tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheath: Brown leather pouch sheath with contrast welt stitching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge: Hand-sharpened on both edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Resin Xiphos Dagger Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResin is poured, not carved. Pigment gets stirred through the liquid before it sets. Blue and white fold into each other and freeze mid-swirl. No two handles come out of that process alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResin also ignores everything wood struggles with. Humidity, temperature swings, and damp storage change nothing. A polished steel collar closes the gap at the ricasso. A hidden tang runs the full handle length underneath. Clean the resin with a damp cloth and nothing stronger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Uses for the Bluestone Xiphos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA case or a stand suits this one best. Ancient history collectors are the obvious buyer here. Collectors buy Greek Xiphos dagger pieces for the leaf profile alone. Reenactors and classics enthusiasts make up the rest. It gifts well to anyone drawn to the ancient world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder the Bluestone Dagger today. A two-thousand-year-old outline rarely meets a modern poured handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a xiphos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA xiphos is an ancient Greek short sword with a leaf-shaped blade. This piece uses the same outline at dagger length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the blade widen toward the tip?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaf shape moves mass forward of your hand. That forward weight adds force to a swinging cut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this blade Damascus steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. The blade is plain steel with a mirror polish. There are no forged layers in it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the handle made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is cast resin with blue and white pigment swirled through. Each pour sets differently, so no two match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the Quillspine dagger?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Quillspine uses forged feather Damascus with a carved burl handle. This one uses polished plain steel with poured resin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56237394297124,"sku":"sku-52835411624223","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8028\/2660\/files\/AFAD4104-A668-4B92-B892-C8D89CA9AAE8.jpg?v=1788974515","url":"https:\/\/www.mainstreetco.us\/products\/blue-resin-greek-xiphos-dagger-with-leaf-shaped-double-edged-blade","provider":"Main Street Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}