Lawrance Ordnance
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LFD 404021238
Windlass Landsknecht Katzbalger (500870)
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| Blade Length | 27" |
| Width at Guard | 1 3/4" |
| Weight | 3 lbs |
The Landsknecht were raised by the Emperor Maximilian to answer the Swiss Pikemen who were dominating the battlefields of Europe. Like all pikement of the period the Landsknecht carried a short sidearm known as a Katzbalger ('Cat Gutter'). Short enough for close combat, yet long enough for slashing and cutting, it proved effective on many a battlefield. The sword was equipped with a large figure eight guard which protected the hand should an opposing sword slide down the blade. The blade of this fine reproduction is of carbon steel, as is the knife and bodkin which are housed in sheaths on the leather sword scabbard.
- $375.00
In Stock
Windlass Steelcrafts has been manufacturing high quality weapons and handicrafts since its inception in 1943. Its founder, Mr. V. P. Windlass set up a manufacturing plant to supply British Gurkha regiments with Kukris, their famous sidearm. Through some key partnerships, Windlass Steelcrafts started exporting to United States and Western Europe in 1979 and since then, have outfitted many armies of the world, provided props to some of the largest Hollywood productions, designed and manufactured some amazing licensed replicas for many top collectible companies and have continued to create products that are both fully functional weapons and works of art.
