Cold Steel - Grosse Messer

Link to buy: 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 cutting a man in half with a single strike! Our interpretation of this remarkably effective weapon sports a hand forged blade of spring tempered 1055 Carbon steel that’s so sharp it has to be felt to be believed! The guard and heavy pommel are made from beautifully blued steel and feature beautiful rosewood handle scales that are riveted to the sword’s full tang. The Grosse Messer comes with a strong, handsome wooden scabbard covered with black leather. It is then reinforced with a steel chape and throa