Katzbalger Randall, 15-16 cen, class B
Our Katzbalger Randall is a solid and well-balanced combat katzbalger, an ideal choice for re-engagement and sword-combat shows. Source: Luca Stefano Cristini (Author), Mario Nadir Durand (Illustrator) - German militiamen from late XV and XVI century (Soldiers & Weapons Book 21), 2016, ASIN: B01NAF7HZH. More information...
Katzbalger Randall, 15th - 16th century
Sword class B.
- Total length approx. 864mm
- Blade length approx. 698mm
- Dimensions of the S-shaped guard approx. 147 * 130mm
- Width of the blade at the guard approx. 42.4mm
- Blade thickness at the guard approx. 5,4mm
- Width of the blade 10cm off the blade point approx. 33mm
- Blade thickness 10cm off the blade point approx. 4.0mm
- Thickness of the cutting edge approx. 2.0mm
- The Point of Balance (PoB) is approx. 8,5cm in front of the guard
- The fullers on the blade are approx. 5mm wide and approx. 515mm long
- Dimensions of the pommel approx. 63,6 * 32 * 70mm
- The weight of the Katzbalger approx. 1.530 g
- Blade made of spring steel DIN 1.7103, oil-quenched to approx. 52-54 HRC.
Due to manual finalization, the specifications given above may vary slightly from item to item. Made in the Czech Republic.
Please read also our Directions for the use of bladed weapons.
The Katzbalger was used as a short sword as part of the equipment of the German and Swiss Landsknechts. It is a sword with a short and wide blade. The blade tappers to the point and has a rounded tip. The point is very thin ground, which is not often visible from the side view. The guard is sturdy build and a distinctive s-shaped or figure-8 shaped, ended with small pommels.