Windlass Battlecry! – Grosse Messer
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1075 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 40 5/8"
- Weight
- 3 lbs 13 oz
- Brand
- Windlass Steelcrafts
- Culture
- German
- Era
- Renaissance
Overview
Windlass Battlecry! – Grosse Messer
The Windlass Battlecry! Grosse Messer is a thick-bladed and robust chopper that lives up to the German name of Grosse Messer as “Big Knife”. A favorite of late medieval and early Renaissance central Europe the Messer started as a humble bowie-like knife and evolved into larger and more elaborate forms until it finally found acceptance as a sword that would be seen at the side of knights and princes in Central Europe.
The blade is forged from resilient 1075 high carbon steel with a thick spine, a half-length fuller and a clipped point to give it improved ability for thrusting and puncturing. The blade is well-tempered at a low 50s HRc for edge resistance and durability The guard , nagel and pommel are of steel and both the blade and hilt components have a distinctive antiqued blued finish. The thick tang has grip scales of darkened wood which solidly affix the grip halves to the tang for a solid hilt construction.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Windlass Steelcrafts
- Culture
- German
- Era
- Renaissance
- Pommel
- Integrated
- Overall Length
- 40 5/8"
- Blade Length
- 31 7/16"
- Blade
- 1075 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 3 lbs 13 oz
- Edge
- Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 5 7/8"
- Thickness
- 5.3 mm - 3 mm
- Width
- 43.2 mm - 47 mm
- Grip Length
- 7 5/16"
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
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Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What steel is the blade made from? Common Question
1075 high carbon steel.
Q Is the edge sharp out of the box? Common Question
Yes, it is listed as sharp.
Q How does it handle and where is the point of balance? Common Question
It is a thick-bladed chopper with a P.O.B. of about 5 7/8 inches from the guard, giving forward-biased cutting power.
Q What are the overall and blade lengths? Common Question
Overall length is approximately 40 5/8 inches; blade length is about 31 7/16 inches.
Q What is included with the sword? Common Question
A scabbard is shown in imagery; product details focus on the sword itself.
Q What fittings and finish does it have? Common Question
Steel guard, nagel, and integrated pommel with an antiqued blued finish; darkened wood grip scales.
Q Is it suitable for cutting or reenactment? Common Question
It is classed as battle ready and suitable for cutting practice; suitability for specific reenactment rules depends on the event (edge is sharp).
Q How hard is the blade? Common Question
Tempered to low 50s HRC for durability and edge resilience.
Q Where is it manufactured? Common Question
Made in India by Windlass Steelcrafts.
Q Any care tips? Common Question
Wipe the blade dry after use and apply light oil to the steel and hardware; keep the wood grip dry and occasionally condition with a suitable wood treatment.
The Maker
Windlass Steelcrafts
Windlass Steelcrafts not only creates props, clothing, and accessories to customers and popular TV productions, but also military supplies to governments across six continents – a testament to their expertise and quality. Their weapons, armor, shields, clothing and accessories are top notch quality for a price you can’t beat.
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