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The good old kriegsmesser comes in many shapes and sizes... let's see how this version stacks up in practical terms. Landsknecht Emporium has delivered impressive quality so far. *** Specifications *** Overall length: 119.5 cm (47'') Blade length: 93.3 cm (36-3/4'') Blade width: 3.7 cm (1-3/4'') Blade thickness: (5/16'') tapering to (1/8''), with reinforced tip Weight: kg (3 lbs 2 oz) Point of balance: 16 cm (6-1/3'') Price: 850 EUR / 887 USD / 1193 CAD (as of November 2022) *** Pros / Cons *** Hefty blade (powerful cutter) Rock solid construction Very good edge & blade profile Costs half as much as the Albion Knecht - Hefty blade (somewhat less nimble) - Hard corners on the handle - Cosmetic flaws in the finish (which were common in history) These are subject to change in the future, particularly the handle shape which they seem willing to refin
