Grosses Messer, semi-scherp Rapier & soortgelijk founding the Danelaw

founding the Danelaw

also called the P53 Enfield

embossed into the leather

This masterful reconstruction embodies the shoes worn between 1000 and 1250 AD

Grosses Messer, semi-scherp Rapier & soortgelijk founding the DanelawThe Grosses Messer, or large knife, was used primarily in Germany between the 14th and 16th centuries. Because it was a relatively inexpensive sword, it was mostly wielded by people from the lower social classes, who also used it in their daily lives. According to the Elmslie typology, this messer can be classified as a Type 4b. Weapons of this type were mainly used during the late 15th to early 16th century. The slightly curved blade is hand forged