A La Tène Celtic dagger featuring a steel blade and cast bronze anthropomorphic hilt. Larger in form, it bridges the gap between dagger and short sword.

This La Tène Celtic Bronze-Hilt Dagger represents the later development of Celtic sidearms during the Iron Age, when iron blades were paired with cast bronze hilts for both strength and decorative appeal.

The dagger features a long, tapering blade forged from high carbon steel, giving it proportions closer to a short sword than a typical utility knife. This reflects the role of such weapons as secondary arms carried by Celtic warriors, suitable for close combat when longer swords were impractical.

The hilt is cast in bronze and displays a simplified anthropomorphic form, with the guard and pommel subtly suggesting a human figure. This design is characteristic of Celtic craftsmanship during the La Tène period, where weapons often carried symbolic or artistic elements alongside their functional purpose.

The blade is secured to the hilt using traditional riveted construction, ensuring durability and structural integrity. The dagger is supplied with a thick leather scabbard, stitched for strength and designed for practical carry.

This piece is well suited for collectors, reenactors, and historical enthusiasts seeking a robust and visually distinctive Celtic dagger. While functional in construction, it is best suited for display, collection, and controlled reenactment use rather than combat.