The Landsknecht were started by the Emperor Maximilian to answer the Swiss Pikemen who were dominating the battlefields of Europe. Noted not only for their bright flamboyant clothing, the Landsknechts quickly evolved into an elite mercenary force whose fighting spirit and ferocity closely matched the Swiss themselves. Like all pikemen of the period, the Landsknechts carried a shorter sidearm called a Kaltzbalger (Cat gutter). This sword often had a small knife and bodkin point for various utilitarian purposes, not the least of which was eating. In the brutal and murderous confusion of battle, the kaltzbalger was a very effective sword. Short enough for close combat, yet long enough for slashing and cutting, it proved itself effective on many a battlefield. The sword was equipped with a large figure eight guard, which indicates that the sword was often used to slap attacking blades aside using the flat of the blade. The guard protected the hand if the opposing sword should slide down the blade. The blade is of high carbon steel, as are the knife and bodkin. Grip is wood, covered with leather, and the furniture is also steel. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts®. Includes scabbard.

Blade Length: 27 "
Weight: 3 lbs.

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