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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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Katzbalger by Steve Moffatt
Late 16th Century Germany This blade was crafted to resemble a historic example of a katzbalger that has been updated after many years of service. The blade shape was made to appear as though it was cut down and re-shaped after breakage, and a knucklebow was added to the design to give it a late 16th century face-lift. Added to the blade is an indentation allowing curling a finger over the crossguard. Wide double-edged blade with single fuller; twisted and carved s-shaped guard and knucklebow with rounded finials; flared and faceted hardwood handle with brass tacks; faceted pommel with decorative roping. Munitions finish throughout. Overall length: 27.25" Weight: 2.8 pounds Width of guard: 4.75" x 4" oval Width of grip: 1.25" @ guard > 1.875"" Blade: 21.5" long; 2.25" wide tapering to 1.5" Fullers: 1 @ 10.5" long; 2 @ 2" long Grip and pommel: 5.25" Point of Balance (PoB): 3.5" from guard Maker: Steve Moffatt of California |
