Svärd

Grosses Messer

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.
Cold Steel's version of this elegantly simple yet remarkably effective weapon
sports a hand forged blade of 1055 Carbon steel that's so sharp you can use it
to split a telephone book in half, with just 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.

Designed by Cold Steel.

Details:
- blade length: approx. 81 cm
- hilt length: approx. 26 cm
- total length: approx. 107.5 cm
- blade thickness: approx. 5.1 mm
- blade material: 1055 carbon steel
- weight: 1740 grams