Main gauche

The main gauche is an advancement of the common dagger. Used primarily by those dextrous enough to use two weapons at once, it increases the wielder's defensive capability by allowing the user to parry incoming melee attacks. Many prefer shields, but for the nimble combatant, the main gauche is highly recommended. It appears in  Ultima VI and  Ultima VII.

History
Main gauches first appeared at the same time when dual-wielding was first introduced into the Ultima combat system. Thus, combatants could choose between wielding a single weapon, a weapon and shield, or two weapons. The weapon has remained since.

Trivia

 * According to Vetron's Guide to Weapons and Armour, the main gauche has a "2" effectiveness rating.