Katzbalger Humphrey, 15-16 cen, class B
The Katzbalger was used as a short sword as part of the equipment of the German and Swiss Landsknechte. It is a sword with a short and wide blade. Our Katzbalger Humphrey is a solid and well-balanced combat katzbalger, an ideal choice for re-engagement and show-fighting. 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 Humphrey, 15th - 16th century
Sword class B.
- Total length approx. 750mm
- Blade length approx. 600mm
- Dimensions of the S-shaped guard approx. 132 * 125mm
- Width of the blade at the guard approx. 46mm
- Blade thickness at the guard approx. 5.0mm
- Width of the blade 10cm from the point approx. 34.6mm
- Blade thickness 10cm off the blade point approx. 4.5mm
- Thickness of the cutting edge approx. 1.8mm
- The Point of Balance (PoB) is approx. 6.5cm in front of the basket
- The fullers are approx. 5mm wide and approx. 423mm long
- The dimensions of the pommel approx. 57 mm wide and approx. 65.8mm long
- Weight approx. 1394 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.