*** Specifications ***
Overall length: 113 cm (44.5 in)
Blade length: 85.5 cm (33.6 in)
Blade thickness: 7.25 mm (between 9/32 and 5/16 in) near the guard, tapering down to 3.25 mm (about 1/8 in) near the point
Blade material: 6150 carbon steel, tempered to around 55 HRC
Weight: 1375 g (3 lbs)
Point of balance: 12.5 cm (5 in) from the hilt
Price: 1735 - 1760 USD
*** Pros / Cons ***
+ Strong, tough blade with remarkably tightly fit, sturdy hilt assembly
+ Flawless finish, crisp lines, smooth satin polish
+ Very comfortable and secure grip
+ Superb handling, very lively in the hand
+ Excellent blade geometry
+ Impressive cutting power
- Expensive
*** Verdict ***
In short, this is the best sword in my collection, and in fact the best I've handled so far. When I first picked it up I was blown away by how nimble it feels in the hand. When I did the first cutting practice I was astonished by how little resistance I felt as the blade passed through the soaked tatami mat.
Everything about this sword (or "war knife") is impressive... design, built quality, performance, aesthetics, you name it. It certainly is a lot of money to spend on a reproduction of a historical weapon, but you do very much get what you pay for here.
*** Where to get it ***
Kult of Athena:
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=ANE3&afid=28632&tm=14&im=1
Albion Swords:
http://albion-swords.com/swords/albion/nextgen/sword-kriegsmesser-knecht.htm
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My favorite online store for buying swords (worldwide shipping):
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kultofathena.com&afid=28632&tm=14&im=1
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