original 16th century Katzbalger sword?

[celtan]

Very nice acquisition. Gotta be careful, though. There were lots of high quality cat-skinners made during Hitler's era. Some of the things to look for are weight, and point of balance...

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M

[valkenburg]

Originally Posted by celtan

Very nice acquisition. Gotta be careful, though. There were lots of high quality cat-skinners made during Hitler's era. Some of the things to look for are weight, and point of balance...

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M

Thanks! It was way too corroded to be only 60 years old, but tell me some more about the weight. How much should a 16 th century one weigh? The lenght of the sword is about 84.5 cm.

[valkenburg]

and another photo:

[celtan]

All I know is that Nazi replicas were much heavier...

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M

Originally Posted by valkenburg

Thanks! It was way too corroded to be only 60 years old, but tell me some more about the weight. How much should a 16 th century one weigh? The lenght of the sword is about 84.5 cm.

[valkenburg]

I showed the sword to an auctioneer specialized in Arms and armor and he was sure it was the real deal! He dated it around 1520.

[valkenburg]

I decided to have the handle replaced and took some better pics:






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I'm looking forward to hearing your reactions!

[celtan]

Beoootiful!

: )

M

[valkenburg]

Originally Posted by celtan

Beoootiful!

: )

M

Thanks! Yes, it looks way better now with a handle.