| Cold Steel Grosse Messer - 88GMS |
88GMS - Grosse 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. Our version of this elegantly simple yet remarkably effective weapon
sports a hand forged blade of 1050 high 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.
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
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’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.
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
Our Price $290.00 |