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Munich Cut and Thrust Sword

SKU: 501144 Categories: , , Tag:
(8 customer reviews)

$324.95

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There are several of these swords in different private and public collections, one in the Wallace Collections and several at the Bavarian National Museum. This sword is a perfect example of a German Military Cut-and-Thrust Swept Hilt and was carried by the Munich Town Guard. The slightly shorter blade and stout hilt were perfect for breaking up a street fight or tavern brawl, as the town guard was often employed to do, and was clearly intended for practical use.

The Munich Cut and Thrust Sword features a well-tempered 1095 high carbon steel blade. The pommel and guard are steel and the grip is wood wrapped in twisted steel wire for a very positive hold. Includes a matching leather scabbard with steel accents.

Overall Length39 3/4''
Blade Length33 1/4''
Weight3 lb 6.1 oz
EdgeUnsharpened
Width41.4 mm
Thickness3.7 mm - 2.4 mm
PommelThreaded
P.O.B.2 3/8''
Grip Length3 3/8''
ClassBattle Ready
CultureGerman
ManufacturerWindlass Steelcrafts
Country of OriginIndia

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8 reviews for Munich Cut and Thrust Sword

  1. Jacketch

    Munich Cut and Thrust Sword – 501144 I purchased this sword for reenacting of the American Colonial period of approximately 1600-1622. This is likely the type of side arm that would be used by a Jamestown or Henricus colonist of that time. The sword came with a nice scabbard but no belt, frog or baldrick. I later purchased a nice baldrick for a small amount.

    Now for the sword: I really like this sword and for the price it’s a good deal. It does however have some shortcomings. The guard, though nicely designed was a bit heavy and rough in spots. I used a Dremel tool and smoothed it up in short order and it looks much better if still a bit heavy. It isn’t that noticeable since I used cold blue to darken it like many originals. The grip is nicely proportioned and well done with wire wrap which makes it easier to grip than many swords. The blade is well shaped, and has just the right amount of thickness. Mine unfortunately had a very slight amount of waviness no doubt caused by uneven grinding of the thickness. It is not easy to notice but it was there until I used several grit stones and some polish to even things out..

    Overall I’m very pleased with this sword and have used it many times during reenactments where I’ve received numerous compliments. This has definitely been money well spent.

  2. peter s.

    Excellent Purchase! I read the reviews of this sword before purchase and it completely exceeded my expectations. Absolutely perfect out of the box and sharpened to a razors edge by KOA. It is a hefty piece of steel which lives up to the description. I pared it with a scratch and dent Darksword dagger since I couldn’t find the WS dagger and they look great together. A very nice piece!

  3. MicronV

    Great budget sword! Love the sword, hate the scabbard. Sword has a great feel. Fit and finish is average, what you would expect from windlass. The scabbard was not great the sword does fit in it kindda. Not a deal breaker its all about the sword for me and I was very pleased with this one.

  4. Ben B.

    Very Good I am very happy with this purchase as my first sword, looks great, good weight and balance, I love it.

  5. Aaron J.

    One of the best options for a budget sidesword. I liked this sword so much I bought a second one! I will say that it is very heavy, and to make it a great sword requires a little DIY. The pommel is overly heavy and weighs nearly a pound, so I replaced it with a lighter one. The wire grip comes loose after a while so you may want to replace or rewrap the grip too.

  6. Rick

    Wrist Breaker I was impressed by the looks of this sword, qnd the reviews were good, So I went ahead and pulled the trigger. I was amazed by the heavy weight of this beast. The balance point seems reasonable, but this sword is both sluggish and awkward in hand. My sword weighed in at 3pounds, 8.5 ounces which is about two ounces heavier than listed by KoA, and a full half pound heavier than listed by the manufacturer.
    I have handled longswords and warswords that weighed as much, but the weight on those is much better distributed and many longswords weigh in at much less than this clunker. I’m giving it three stars because the sword is solid and attractive, so it’s a decent display piece, but as far as functionality, this leaves a LOT to be desired.

  7. Matt E.

    Good but heavy Sword is very affordable, and the KOA sharpening service did very well. Like many have said, this sword is HEAVY. If you are pretty strong, you should be able to handle it well. But probably the best for a budget side sword if you cannot get a hold of the Kingston one.

  8. Amber O

    This was my first sword, and I still like it reasonably well. It’s heavy, very heavy, which is sort of expected, but what isn’t is the complete lack of a distal taper, which both increases the weight and makes the whole thing a little clumsy. The guard is thicker than it probably should be as well, which raises the weight even further.

    The overall build quality is pretty good. I think the extra weight and iffy balance places some strain on the wire wrapping of the grip, because it started slipping around just a bit after a few swings. Luckily, the pommel being screwed on allowed me to disassemble the entire grip and guard assembly without too much trouble, and I was able to repair the issue easily enough.

    I ended up putting a cold blueing on the pommel and guard just because I liked the little bit of extra visual contrast that added. I think it’s honestly more of a show piece for me than an actual functional sword because of the weight, but wow does it look pretty hanging on my wall, and I guess I could pull it down and use it in a pinch if my other swords were unavailable. I wore it to a friend’s wedding, and it was great for something like that.

    Basically: it’s more ceremonial or decorative than functional, but it’ll work if you’ve got nothing else. Just don’t expect it to come alive in your hand.

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