Kriegsmesser - 60 cm
Kriegsmesser - 60 cm
Epic Armoury’s Kriegsmesser is a latex shortsword inspired by the mercenary Landsknechts of the Renaissance era. The 40 cm single-edged blade is slim with a 22 cm long fuller running along the ridge. An angular crossguard and seashell-shaped nagel provides additional protection to the 12 cm handle, which is ergonomically shaped and wrapped in split-leather for superior comfort.
Made from durable closed cell foam around a fiberglass core and finished with a strong latex coating, you can feel confident that your LARP weapon will provide the safety and appeal you want when crafting your kit.
HISTORY
- Also referred to as a War Knife
- Originated in Germany, and is mentioned in Renaissance fencing manuals such as the Codex Wallenstein
- Used with a buckler, or as a backup weapon for mercenaries locking spears or greatswords with one another
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Kriegsmesser - 60 cm
Epic Armoury’s Kriegsmesser is a latex shortsword inspired by the mercenary Landsknechts of the Renaissance era. The 40 cm single-edged blade is slim with a 22 cm long fuller running along the ridge. An angular crossguard and seashell-shaped nagel provides additional protection to the 12 cm handle, which is ergonomically shaped and wrapped in split-leather for superior comfort.
Made from durable closed cell foam around a fiberglass core and finished with a strong latex coating, you can feel confident that your LARP weapon will provide the safety and appeal you want when crafting your kit.
HISTORY
- Also referred to as a War Knife
- Originated in Germany, and is mentioned in Renaissance fencing manuals such as the Codex Wallenstein
- Used with a buckler, or as a backup weapon for mercenaries locking spears or greatswords with one another