Weapons of war often evolved from tools used for hunting, farming, or day-to-day survival in a hostile world, and nowhere is that more clear than in the German “Messer” (meaning “knife”) style of swords. Messer swords began as simple, single-edged weapons, merely scaled up versions of the knives from which they descended. Over time, they became distinctive, deadly, and beautiful weapons associated with the Germanic peoples. Darksword Armory’s Knochenbrecher (German for “Bone Breaker”) is based on the Kriegsmesser, meaning “war knife,” the large and imposing weapon of the 15th-century. Large, brutal, and totally battle-ready, the Darksword Armory Knochenbrecher is a powerful cutter – balanced for delivering sweeping, heavy strikes as its historical counterpart would have been.

More information on the Knochenbrecher Sword and the history of the world in which it originated can be found below.

Blade: 5160 High Carbon Steel.
Dual Tempered HRc 6048-50 at the core
Fittings : Mild Steel
Total Length: 45.5"
Blade Length : 34"
Grip Length: 11"
Weight: 3 lbs 8 oz.

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This is our largest swords to date. The massive 2 1/4" inch broad blade is designed with the claymore in mind, able to be an effective weapon for single combat or in large battles. A foot soldier with this in hand would be able to sweep a knight in armor off of their heavy horse and finish them off on the ground. The 12 inch handle allows for a wide, two-handed grip, maximizing the torque that can be applied in each swing. The tang on this sword is wide and thick, and becomes visible when it passes through the open pommel. The guard is a slightly curved modern design, which is our way of adding a personal touch on this piece that is inspired from history, mythology, and fantasy.

Hand forged from 5160 High Carbon Steel
Differential Hardened at a Rockwell of 60 at the Edge; 48-50 at the core.
Fittings: Mild Steel
Handle: Red Oak Wrapped in Leather
Total length: 58"
Blade length: 43"
Blade width at base: 2 1/4"
Weight: 4 lbs 15 oz.
POB: 9"
Distal Taper : Base: 5.8mm | Midpoint: 4.2mm | Tip: 3.3mm

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