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Photos from Nathan Robinson's Collection: (Click to enlarge)        This piece has been sold and is no longer in my collection. |
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J.F. Schroeder Katzbalger
Mid 16th Century Germany Double-edged blade with triple fullers; twisted s-shaped guard with fancy finials, leather covered grip with twisted accent wire; ball pommel and decorated quillion block. Overall length: 34" Weight: 2.9 pounds Width of guard: 5.5" x 6" oval Blade: 28" long; 1.75" wide tapering to 1.5" Fullers: 2 @ 16" long; 1 @ 18" long Grip and pommel: 5.5" Point of Balance (PoB): 6" from guard Center of Percussion (CoP): ~18" from guard Has leather-covered wooden scabbard and straps. Maker: J.F. Schroeder of Southern California |
