German Grosses Messer with scabbard, ca. 1510, semi sharp

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Product description

In the late medieval period, demand grew for a civilian weapon for self-defense. Because only the nobility were permitted to carry two-edged swords, the langes or Grosses Messer emerged: an extended version of the German Bauernwehr and the weapon of the common man. This specimen features a straight, single-edged blade with a false edge at the point.

This replica is modeled after a well-preserved original from the early 16th century from the private collection of Crown Prince Ernst August of Hannover. The forged, S-shaped cross-guard has a large parrying ring. The sturdy tang is riveted to the forged steel pommel and the hardwood grip scales are held in place by seven iron rivet heads. The hand-forged blade of EN45 spring steel is oil-hardened to approximately 48 HRC and features three fullers. Includes leather scabbard.

This weapon is intended for collectors, as decoration and as a historical accessory for re-enactment and living history. The blade is not suitable for combat or sparring.

Product details
Product details:
Material: EN45 spring steel (hand-forged), hardwood, leather
Total length: approx. 115 cm
Blade length: approx. 91 cm
Blade width: approx. 4.3 cm
Blade thickness: approx. 4 mm
Balance point: approx. 21 cm from the cross-guard
Weight: approx. 1650 g
Edge: semi sharp
Hardness: 48 HRC
Scabbard: included

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