Katzbalger
Arming sword
德式鬥劍 · カッツバルゲル
- Type
- arming sword
- Place of origin
- Holy Roman Empire
A Katzbalger (German: [ˈkat͡sbalɡɐ] ) is a short arming sword, used in early modern Europe, notable for its sturdy build and a distinctive S-shaped or figure-8 shaped guard. Measuring 70–80 cm (28–31 in) long and weighing 0.8–1.5 kg (1.8–3.3 lb), it was the signature blade of the Landsknecht.
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q1432731 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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