WalloonIn the era of musket line warfare, Cavalry was a key and dominant battlefield element. The design and use of swords by Heavy and Light Cavalry is a deep and fascinating part of history. Heavy Cavalry swords often were designed to act similarly to a lance, as a backup to use in the event of loss breakage of the lance, or for closer quarter fighting, usually against other Cavalry. They typically had long, straight blades, and a significant amount of

which provides an aggressive point presence for thrusting

160cm long

also called a court sword is a late Renaissance and early modern object

a protective peg or plate that extends from the crossguard to protect the outside of the hand

This item is also available in carbon fiber

the Grossemesser is our full sized 1 handed option

which really gives it a stunning look and unique characteristics

Based on the dimensions described in Achille Marozzo's "2 handed sword" treatises

and when used en masse

it was used to great effect

and a great sidearm for any knight

and aid in binds and winding