Product description
The Grosses Messer or large knife was mainly used in the 14th and 16th century in Germany. Because it was a relatively cheap sword mostly the common people fought with it and besides they used it for daily life.
Swords like this were used by German Landsknechten in the 14th and 15th century. The length of this sword is 73 cm with a blade of 57 cm and a cross-guard of 16 x 5 cm.
Product details:
Length: 73 cm;
Blade length: 57 cm;
Grip length: 16 cm;
Blade width at guard: 5 cm;
Weight: 1300 g;
Steel type: Spring steel (DIN 54SiCr6) 48-50 HRC;
Edge: Blunt (3 mm battle-ready)
Tang construction: Full tang construction;
Pommel: Soldered;
Grip wrapping: Wood, Leather;
Based on a historic original: Yes;
Transport weight (in gram): 3000 *
Suitable for re-enactment and martial arts. The blade is handmade and tempered, using traditional forging techniques. The razor sharp version is suitable for cutting tests.
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18. Click here for more information on the European arms acts.
This product has a two year warranty. Click here for more information.
Packaged with 100% recycled material
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
