Katzbalger found at excavation and restored.

cornelistromp · 23rd November 2013, 02:12 PM

2 pictures of landsknechts with tools attached to the Katzbalger scabberd.
it looks like that 5-9 different combination tools were worn more often by mercenaries.

Indeed, the predecessor of the swiss army knife.

best,

fernando · 23rd November 2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cornelistromp

... it looks like that 5-9 different combination tools were worn more often by mercenaries.

Indeed, the predecessor of the swiss army knife...

Most interesting perspective, Jasper

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cornelistromp · 25th November 2013, 08:53 AM

Hi Fernando,

This option was given in post 1 but I agree.

here are detailed photos of beautiful landsknecht two handers, with the stylistic characteristic mythical creatures to see on katzbalger guards.

around the mid of the 16th century these mythical creatures are more abstract.
Also note the pommels of the two swords they also came on katzbalgers.

Pictures © Carl Koppeschaar , thanks Carl

cornelistromp · 27th November 2013, 07:00 PM

I forgot the close ups of the lovely landsknecht pommels of the above posted 2 handers.

especially the star-shaped pommels are great looking and impressive

here they are!

cornelistromp · 30th November 2013, 09:14 AM

a landsknecht two hand sword from the armory of Solothurn, Switzerland.
see the similarity in the style of the guard with the Katzbalger found.
The mythical creature here is still very realistic in shape, even de eyes are visible, suggesting an earlier date from 1520 to 1530.
the Katzbalger under discussion has stylistically shaped mythical creatures spitting the guard from the mouth.

best,
jasper

© Carl Koppeschaar

23rd November 2013, 02:12 PM	#1
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,060	2 pictures of landsknechts with tools attached to the Katzbalger scabberd. it looks like that 5-9 different combination tools were worn more often by mercenaries. Indeed, the predecessor of the swiss army knife. best, Attached Images

25th November 2013, 08:53 AM	#3
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,060	Hi Fernando, This option was given in post 1 but I agree. here are detailed photos of beautiful landsknecht two handers, with the stylistic characteristic mythical creatures to see on katzbalger guards. around the mid of the 16th century these mythical creatures are more abstract. Also note the pommels of the two swords they also came on katzbalgers. Pictures © Carl Koppeschaar , thanks Carl Attached Images

27th November 2013, 07:00 PM	#4
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,060	I forgot the close ups of the lovely landsknecht pommels of the above posted 2 handers. especially the star-shaped pommels are great looking and impressive here they are! Attached Images

30th November 2013, 09:14 AM	#5
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,060	a landsknecht two hand sword from the armory of Solothurn, Switzerland. see the similarity in the style of the guard with the Katzbalger found. The mythical creature here is still very realistic in shape, even de eyes are visible, suggesting an earlier date from 1520 to 1530. the Katzbalger under discussion has stylistically shaped mythical creatures spitting the guard from the mouth. best, jasper © Carl Koppeschaar Attached Images Last edited by cornelistromp; 30th November 2013 at 01:03 PM.