German Swords

Renaissance Germany produced the most dramatic blades in Europe, and this collection gathers ours in one place: the towering two-handed Zweihänder carried by Landsknecht mercenaries, the Kriegsmesser and grosse messer, the single-edged "war knives" that blurred the line between sword and blade tool, and the broad executioner's sword with its squared, pointless tip. Every Damascus and 1095 high carbon blade here is hand forged.

How to choose: the Zweihänder is the statement piece, 45 to 60 inches of two-handed steel that anchors a wall; our dedicated Zweihänder collection holds every length. The Kriegsmesser is the fighter's choice, quicker and single-edged with the knife-style grip; the executioner's sword is the conversation piece with the darkest history. All pair naturally with the blades in our two-handed swords collection, and the full range of hand-forged swords goes wider still.