A South German long knife, circa 1500 Straight single-edged blade with double flat fullers on both sides. Deeply struck cross mark on the reverse side. Widely extended, straight cross-guard with oval cross-section, on the obverse side riveted, fivefold grooved hand guard. Leather-covered grip with narrow fullers on both sides, the leather decorated with fine circle punch marks. Length cm. Rare edged weapon from the early Landsknecht era. Probably the most famous long knife is the one manufactured for Emperor Maximilian by Hans Sumersperger , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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