Man-at-Arms grosse messer

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From the Cold Steel Man-at-Arms collection, a richly blued / blackened version of their (extremely fierce!) grosse messer. The blade is tempered 1055 high carbon steel, the fittings matching blued steel, the grip is rosewood. The matching scabbard is black leather with blued steel fittings. Do you want to completely blow people away in a cutting competition? These will do it!

length: 41 3/4"
blade: 31 3/8"
blade width: 1 5/8" at guard
blade width: 1 3/4" at widest
grip and pommel: 10"
wood scales: 7 7/8"
guard: 9 1/2"
ring: 1 7/8" x 1 7/8"
balance point: 3 3/4"
weight (sword): 3 lb 14.5 oz

weight (sword and scabbard): 4 lb 11.5 oz

Price: $260