A Katzbalger (German: [ˈkat͡sbalɡɐ] ⓘ) is a short arming sword, used in early modern Europe notable for its sturdy build and a distinctive s-shaped or figure-8 shaped guard. Measuring …

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The Katzbalger (German for cat-gutter) was the principal sidearm of the early 16th-century Swiss and German foot soldier. Its short, wide double-edged blade was designed for slashing in …

Infantry sword of the so-called Katzbalger type. Double-edged steel blade of very flat lenticular section, tapering slightly to bluntly pointed spatulate tip (this is …

Original: c.1560, Deutsches Klingen Museum, Solingen. Arms & Armor's Katzbalger is designed to do one thing: chop. While I couldn't actually chop anything with this sword (it was intended …

Der Katzbalger war im späten 15. und 16. Jahrhundert weit verbreitet und wird als charakteristische Blankwaffe der deutschen Landsknechte angesehen. Die Schweizer …

When you think of medieval swords, you might picture long, elegant blades meant for knights. But the Katzbalger, a unique and practical sword, was built for a different kind of warrior: the …

3 days ago · Some swords are designed for elegance, others for power—but few are as distinctive and battle-ready as the Katzbalger. This short, robust blade became the signature weapon of …

A rare and sought after German Landsknecht Katzbalger Sword battle used. The hilt is in good condition, consisting of a set of twisted iron S shaped quillons with spiral balls at the end and a …