Honshu Boshin Grosse Messer Sword
In stock
$269.99
- Shipping estimated at checkout
- Every blade inspected before shipping
- 30-day returns
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1060 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 41 5/8"
- Weight
- 4 lbs 1 oz
- Brand
- United Cutlery
- Culture
- German
Overview
Honshu Boshin Grosse Messer Sword
The Honshu Boshin Grosse Messer utilizes modern materials and construction to create a modernized tactical remake of this classically fearsome late Medieval German sword. The sharpened blade is well suited to decisive cuts and is crafted from 1060 high carbon steel. The crossguard and pommel are steel and the blade tang is dual nut riveted to a grip of hardened thermoplastic rubber for a modern no-slip grip. A pre-drilled hole in the pommel readily accommodates the addition of your own wrist lanyard. The sword comes with a durable scabbard of leather complete with buttoned retaining straps and a pair of blackened metal hanging rings.
Please Note: This product tends to have a slightly loose guard and it is a common enough issue that it cannot be considered a defect and is representative of standard level of quality.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- United Cutlery
- Culture
- German
- Pommel
- Integrated
- Overall Length
- 41 5/8"
- Blade Length
- 30 13/16"
- Blade
- 1060 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 4 lbs 1 oz
- Edge
- Moderately Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 7"
- Thickness
- 4.6 mm - 4.6 mm
- Width
- 39.5 mm
- Grip Length
- 8 1/2"
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What materials are used in the blade and fittings? Common Question
Blade: 1060 high carbon steel. Guard and pommel: steel. Grip: hardened thermoplastic rubber with dual-nut riveted tang.
Q How does it handle and balance? Common Question
It is heavy with a 7" point of balance; best used two-handed for powerful cutting.
Q Is the edge sharp out of the box? Common Question
The edge is moderately sharp from the factory; buyers often choose optional sharpening for cutting practice.
Q What type of scabbard is included? Common Question
A leather scabbard with buttoned retaining straps and blackened metal hanging rings.
Q Is it suitable for reenactment or cutting? Common Question
Classed as battle ready and suitable for modern cutting practice; weight may be challenging for extended reenactment use.
Q Where is it manufactured? Common Question
Manufactured in China by United Cutlery (Honshu line).
Q Does the pommel accept a lanyard? Common Question
Yes, the integrated pommel has a pre-drilled hole for a wrist lanyard.
Q Any quality notes I should know? Common Question
A slightly loose guard is common for this standard grade and is not treated as a defect.
Q How should I maintain the blade? Common Question
Wipe dry after use and apply light oil to the 1060 carbon steel blade to prevent corrosion; periodically check and tighten the dual nuts if needed.
Q What is its historical inspiration? Common Question
A modern tactical take on the late Medieval German grosse messer.
The Maker
United Cutlery
United Cutlery is known in the industry for its creativity and innovative product designs. They differentiate themselves by offering exclusive designs, patented mechanisms, and exclusive brands. United Cutlery produces a wide assortment of hunting, camping, fishing, military, utility, collectible, and fantasy knives, though we are most concerned with their exclusive fantasy sword designs and their ever growing list of licensed movie replicas. United Cutlery holds the license to reproduce swords from the Lord Of the Rings trilogy, as well as Blade and many more. Most of United Cutlery’s products are made in Taiwan by master craftsmen to very high quality standards.
Often paired together
This is an awesome blade. The pics are a bit deceiving in that it it big, and heavy. It’s a two handed sword.
The blade I received was immaculate. The fine folks at Kult of Athena sharpened it well.
There are moden elements, namely the grip. It seems durable and it fits well in your hand.
I love this sword.
It’s almost unusable because its so heavy. The blade also didn’t keep its edge for very long against soft mat targets.
Please don’t buy this. Mine just recently bent when I swung it, at AIR! It doesn’t appear to be full tang, and if I could post the horrific photo of it bent then I would.
Anyone considering should know this is a very heavy sword with an uneven balance, it is not for everyone. For me however it is fantastic. A great deal for a two-handed sword at this price. Solid construction and a legitimate blade.