Ultimate pen rosar kriegmesser12/28/2022 ![]() ![]() ![]() At a first glance it is very similar to the Albion Knecht which is a good thing (I actually like the nagel design on this better than the Albion one). At 3.3lbs it’s not light but not terribly heavy either, good distal taper on the blade. Legit construction with a peened nagel as it should be. Now onto the sword: the quality is pretty good. Nothing poking out of the box, no damage whatsoever, very pleased with that. First of all the packing job from KoA was excellent. ![]() I got this sword yesterday so I did not have time to do much cutting with it. In addition to this already durable construction the blade tang is peened over the pommel for an altogether robust construction. #Ultimate pen rosar kriegmesser full#The hilt components are of steel and the full tang grip has a thick tang of steel which is matched with two grip scales of polished wood which are copper-riveted to the thick tang. The blade is tempered 1060 high carbon steel. The handle is long enough for one or two-handed use, with a surprisingly secure grip because the of the slightly curved trough in the handle scales that the flesh of the fingers can bite into. The handle is also quite traditional and consists of a full tang complete with a steel pommel and Rosewood grip scales retained by four copper pins. To protect the hand and forearms, our Kriegsmesser features a steel guard with long quillons. The upswept point is ideal for cutting and slashing, and, due to itsĭistal taper and three-quarter length fuller, it is fast and nimble in the hand. The blade is made from high carbon steel with a hard spring temper and comes fully sharpened. It features a traditional Nagel or nail to protect the outside of the hand instead of the side ring on the Grosse Messer. The Kriegsmesser, or “War Knife” is Cold Steel’s® new variation on the popular Grosse Messer. ![]()
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