German Hunting swords , thoughts and facts

[Akanthus]

Originally Posted by Interested Party

Does this tang mean that within the German Guild system that these were made by a knife maker like the langes messer, not by a sword smith?

I don't think that the way of grip attachment gives a clou to the manufacturer.The " Heftmontage " predominates in the first half of the 17.th century .Later ,up to the 18.th century the " Angelmontage " prevails.Certainly also a question of fashion and area of the smith.In those times arises a spezification of craftsmen.One group made the blades ,another did finish and sharp them,others made the grips and connected them with the blade.But certainly there were skilled blacksmiths outside the centers of weapon builders which were able to built a complete weapon with their own hands.