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The German Landsknechten were mercenary soldiers who took over the role of the Swiss Landsknechten around the end of the fifteenth century. Most of them were pikemen. In the sixteenth century they played an important role in European warfare. The German Landsknechten mainly carried a pike as a weapon and a Katzbalger (short sword), with a dagger as a secondary weapon. This dagger is based on late medieval originals. It has a beautiful wooden grip with a spiral pattern; this pattern continues into the steel pommel. It has a full tang. The guard has three quillons with ball-shaped ends, which are also fashioned in the form of a spiral, making the dagger a visually striking whole. The dagger is supplied including a particularly luxurious scabbard crafted from high-quality leather. The dagger has a belt loop from which it may be hung, and a leather lace so that it can be secured to the scabbard. This way it will remain secure even during the heat of battle. The scabbard is beautifully decorated with leather lace cross-stitches and has an authentic, handcrafted appearance.
