Cold Steel 88GMS Grosse Messer Knife with Genuine Leather Scabbard - Brown - Medieval Style Tactical Blade for Outdoor Survival, Camping & Collectors
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Product Description
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. This version of this elegantly simple yet remarkably effective weapon sports a hand forged blade of 1050 high carbon steel that's so sharp it has been 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. Specifications: - weight: 4 lbs. - blade thickness: 1/5" - blade length: 32" - handle: 10 1/4" long. - steel: 1050 high carbon - overall length: 42 1/4" - wood scabbard with leather cover with steel chape and throat. Blued fittings.
Product Features
Blade length 32 inch
Overall length 42 1/4 inch
Steel 1050 high carbon
Overall Length 42.25"
Blade Length 32.00"
Handle Material Rosewood
Carry System Wood Scabbard Covered in Leather, Black
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Customer Reviews
I have several swords and do not propose to be an expert by any means. I do recognize quality, and this product surely offers that! The very sharp blade is so well polished you could comb your teeth in it. The guard and pommel are free of any marks and are well blued with no sharp edges. The scales have just a touch of grit to them that I believe a bit of handling and oil will smooth, with the rivets smooth and blued. Everything is tight with no rattles. The sheath is tight, especially when it nears the guard, but not so tight you would have difficulty removing it. Of course you will need a frog if you wish to carry this sword, which reminds me of a bayonet were the guard ring relocated. The sword is heavy, so unless you have been spending an inordinate amount of time working out, two hand use would be needed for any real use. It would be a shame to take this into the field (hacking down trees etc.) for use because it is so nice to look at. I read something recently that these swords were designed to savage the body of an opponent, not trees or barrels etc. Of course at $200 I do not expect a present-day sword to hold up to that sort of use. But of the period swords utilized during the renaissance, what of their use against shields or armor?
