Known throughout Germany
as the “Big Knife”, the
Grosse Messer hails from
central and northern
Europe where, in far off
days of old, noblemen
and peasants alike
relied on it to protect
hearth and home from the
ravages of brigands, cut
throats, outlaws and
other assorted
characters of ill
repute.
Due to its stout, wide
blade and generously
sized handle, it could
be wielded in one or
both hands and was
capable of shearing
through chain mail or
cutting a man in half
with a single strike.
Our version of this
elegantly simple yet
remarkably effective
weapon sports a hand
forged blade of 1055
Carbon steel that’s so
sharp we have used it to
split a telephone book
in half, with a single
blow! The guard and
heavy pommel are made
from blued steel and
feature rosewood handle
scales riveted to the
sword’s full tang.
For convenience and
safety, the Grosse
Messer comes with a
strong, handsome
scabbard crafted from
wood and covered in
black leather. It is
reinforced with a steel
chape and throat that
has been blued to match
the guard and pommel.
Features a 33.50 in. 1050 high carbon steel blade and a 6.25 in. basket hilt handle. Comes complete with a leather scabbard.
Specifications:
Weight: 4 lbs.
Overall Length (inches): 42.25 in.
Blade Length (inches): 32 in.
Blade Thickness (inches): 1/5 in.
Blade Material: 1050 High Carbon
Handle Material: 10 1/4 in. long. Rosewood
Carry System: Wood Scabbard with Leather Cover with Steel Chape and Throat
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Grosse Messer. These swords are created for historical collectors,
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