The Zweihänder Damascus Sword

The Zweihänder  Damascus Sword

Made To Order: Current Production Turn Around Time Is Between 6-24 Weeks.

The Zweihänder Sword, vith its 49-inch High Carbon Damascus Steel blade, is not just a weapon put a piece of history. Its craftsmanship pays homage to the legendary - two-handed longswords of the aast nakingit a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of medieval weaponry.

The Zweihänder, a formidable two-handed ongsword, is a historical marvel that riginated trom the German longsword the 4th century. Favored by German and Swiss mercenaries, this sword represents the peak of the trend toward larger sword sizes during the late Middle Ages. lts design and size were such that it resembled a thrusting polearm, like the Svärdstav, more than a traditional longsword. Soldiers wielding the Zweihänder often fought in pike formations, a tactic typically associated with polearm combat.

Weighing over 4.5 pounds and stretching a minimum of 4.5 feet in length, the Zweihänder was a symbol of might and skill on the battlefield. Ceremonial versions of this sword could reach up to ten pounds in weight and seven feet in length. Its impressive size necessitated carrying it over the shoulder, as a sheath was Impractical, Mastery tne use Of this formidable weapon earned soldiers the prestigious title "Meister des langen schwertes" or "Master of the Long Sword." Although itS military use declined by tne end of the 16th century, the Zweihänder continued to hold ceremonial significance into the 17th
century.


$1,500.00
Damascus sword:
Zweihänder

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