German Landsknecht Short Sword

Landsknecht (the land's knight) was the term applied to German mercenary soldiers of the 16th century. They carried a short sword, which they called jokingly "Katzbalger" (cat gutter) and as it was a very particular sword it is still today known under this name. Our reproduction has a leather covered grip, the typical S-shaped quillon made from steel(size 14 cms x 13 cms.) and a 58 cm (23") long carbon steel blade. The brown leather scabbard has a steel throat and tip. Total length of sword (in scabbard) is 77cms. (30"), Our sword may be used on stage (if regulations allow) as it has a point tip and both edges are blunt (1 mm), This is not a re-enactment sword, as the top button is a screw which can become lose during fight.