Köln Messer European • Overall length: 15

• Overall length: 15

This example with a blackened hilt enhanced by bronze crowns and vertical bars is a bit classier than average

while some flex (without sacrifice in rigidity) makes the many thrusts inherent in longsword play considerably safer

the related sword from this group at the Met weighs 3lbs 11oz and has a shorter blade

The edge is hardened and comes sharp

Köln Messer European • Overall length: 15Based on original: 14th C, Klnisches Stadtmuseum. Overall length: 17. 25" Blade length: 12. 3" Blade width 1" Grip length: 3. 5" Guard width: 3" Weight . 9 lbs A dark hardwood grip accents the deadly steel of this stout knife. A piece that would have been contemporary with rondel daggers, this messer would have been the equal to any in knightly hand to hand combat. Strong enough to use as a lever against an armored opponent it could also slice with