Description
When the Renaissance began, warfare was entering a great era of changes. The upbringing of firearms made heavy armor less useful, and techniques adapted. The landskenechte, the foot soldiers, were one of the most recognizable trained units because of their gear: mulit-colored puffed sleeves, gigantic berets and some of the most iconic weapons of the time.
Between lances and zweihanders, landskenechte all used a much shorter sword, whose guard aided in parrying: the Katzbalger. Worn without a scabbard, it could be drawn quickly when dire times came, like when their walls of lances were rendered inefficient. It's thanks to their great training, discipline and iconic gear, like the Katzbalger, that these military men are still remembered today.
The Katzbager brings into life our redesigned blade: the Cretzer Longsword with Ring. This blade now has a better-defined point and sharper edges. However, as it is made of our famous Calimacil foam, it remains safe and extremely durable. Steel-coloured, the blade sits atop of a silver handle with tarnished gold details. The Ring is a removable guard, the same way as with our Musashi blades' tsubas, for easier storage and diversity of use.
Characters
The Katzbalger sword absolutely must be part of historical reenactors' outfits, especially those of the Renaissance. Tragic heroes will appreciate its theatrical aspect, as will some fighters and duelists who's styles and panache can't be matched. Moreover, many mages and merchants will learn to love its guard, a unique feature for a sword.
Key Features
A great LARP weapon for an affordable price
High safety, approved by the top organizations
Strong Kevlar core tip protection
Features a resilient latex coating
Inner fiberglass core
Durable, polyurethane foam cast handle for a sure grip and remarkable detail
Sculpted and hand painted for a realistic look
The round fiberglass core is flexible and strong
Made from durable Calimacil closed celled foam that does not shred
Specifications
Overall: 36"
Blade Length: 27"
Blade Width: .75", flat
Blade Type: Calimacil LARP blade v1, blunted tip & edges
Hilt Width: 3.2"
Handle overall: 9.1"
Grip Length: 4.3"
Weight: 1.1 lbs
