Cold Steel Grosse Messer BR92

Swords from the personal collection of Lynn Thompson, founder of Cold Steel. Hand picked by Lynn Thompson and/or his team to be part of his personal collection. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Lynn C. Thompson- President of Cold Steel Inc. Photos taken with Cosmoline protectant present on the blade. May be perceived as imperfections in the blade. The German Grosse Messer (big knife) is one of the largest of the blades that fall under the classification of Messer. It can be wielded in one or both hands and is capable of astonishing cutting feats. Cold Steels modern version of this historical classic features a hand-forged blade of 1060 carbon steel thats so sharp weve used it to split a telephone book in half, with a single blow! The guard and pommel are made from blued steel and feature rosewood handle scales strongly riveted to the swords full tang. The Grosse Messer also comes with a handsome wood and leather scabbard, reinforced with a steel chape and throat that has been blued to match the guard and pommel. Weight: 64oz Blade Thickness: 1/5in Blade Length: 32in Blade Steel: 1060 Carbon Handle Length/Material: 10-1/4in Rosewood Overall Length: 42-1/4in Additional Features: Rosewood Handle. Leather Scabbard with Blued Fittings. Blade Length Range: 30+ in Steel Family: High Carbon Steels Sword Style: German