Cold Steel Grosse Messer Sword

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 1050 high carbon steel that is 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.

* Overall Length: 42-1/4

* Handle: 10-1/4 long.

* Steel: 1050 High Carbon Steel

* Blade Length: 32

* Thickness: 1/5

* Weight: 4lbs.

* Wood Scabbard with Leather Cover

with Steel Chape and Throat