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Some Other Medieval Weapons

5 November 2008 · set down by Shoeps

Great German landsknechts Sword

The German landsknechts sword is a must for the serious
weapons collector.
This enormous sword is not for the faint of heart.

..as Great landsknechts Swords were wielded by only
the strongest and most fearless soldiers of the Middle Ages.
Its main purpose was used to down charging horsemen and
cut off oncoming pike heads.
The size and weight of the weapon, made it unsuited for
close formation fighting, and its use was reserved for
banner defense, guarding breaches in siege warfare, and
forming skirmish lines. A true masterpiece.

Measurements and Specifications:

Weight: 6 pounds, 8 ounces

Overall length: 75 inches

Blade length: 51 inches

Blade width: 1.75 inches at base

Guard width: 15.5 inches

Grip length: 16.125 inches

Katar (Bundi Dagger)

The Katar, also known as a Bundi dagger,
is a type of short punching sword used in India for
swift and quick attacks. Its horizontal hand grip,
is in the blade of the sword sitting
above the user's knuckles.

Katars were used in close range hand-to-hand combat,
which is effective in armor-piercing. The blade was often
folded or corrugated for additional strength.
Th uniqueness of the Katar is that you have to punch
instate of thrusting and that leads to much more
different fighting styles. It is more an extension of
the fist than a dagger.

Measurements and Specifications:

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The Khopesh Sword

The khopesh (khopsh) was an ancient Egyptian weapon.
The design is devastatingly effective and changed the
development of edged weapons all around the world.

The Khopesh sword is a slashing weapon wielded only by
skilled soldiers for use in close combat. Its sickle-like
blade could be edged either on the inside or outside curve.
The weapon is extremely effective at creating slashing
wounds and Edged to the inside, it was used for hacking
an opponent in pieces.

Measurements and Specifications:

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