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메서 · Langes Messer
Germany · 14th–16th century · Ships from Germany
The German single-edged "long knife".
Built like a knife with a riveted handle, and a nail (Nagel) on the guard to protect the hand. A new workshop replica.
Specifications
- Blade length
- 80 cm
- Overall length
- 100 cm
- Weight
- 1.2 kg
- Materials
- High-carbon steel, iron fittings, wooden grip
- Edge
- Sharp (live blade)
Permit required · This is a live blade of 15 cm or longer. Owning it in Korea requires a permit from the local police.
Purchase
₩1,900,0003 left in stock
Estimated duties (for one)
Loading the duty rules.
Stories told
- 15th century
Common folk could carry it, and dedicated fencing manuals survive.