Messer – “Hans”
From: € 300,00 (Exc. VAT)
Hans is our shortest langes messer, designed for exceptional mobility, balance, and precise handling.
Its compact length makes it highly maneuverable in close-quarters, while still offering the cutting power and structure characteristic of historical messers. The design is inspired by original 14th to 16th-century examples and closely follows illustrations found in manuscripts such as Talhoffer’s Fechtbuch (Cod. icon. 394a) and Albrecht Dürer’s Fechtbuch (Sloane MS No. 5229).
With a stiff blade, Hans is ideal for technical drills, partner exercises, and controlled applications, offering accurate feedback and excellent responsiveness. It’s a historically grounded tool for practitioners who want to explore German fencing traditions with a messer built for precision and reliability.
Size & Details
- Weight: 1010 g (±20 g)
- Full length: 72 cm
- Blade length: 56 cm – from crossguard to tip
- Blade width at the cross: 37 mm
- Blade base thickness: 5 mm
- Blade material: 51CrV4 spring steel
- Blade & guard hardness: 49-51 HRC
- Fullers: 37 cm
- Crossguard: 15 cm – polished
- Nagel height: 5 cm
- Grip cover: brass riveted beech wood – walnut stained
- Grip length: 15 cm – including pommel
- Pommel: variable – polished
- Point of balance: ~5 cm – from crossguard
Flexibility
- Category: stiff
- Suitable for: historically accurate technical practice / heavy drilling / light & controlled sparring with proper edge alignment
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care & maintenance
- After use: wipe the metal parts with an oily (WD40) cloth
- Storage: in an environment free from moisture and humidity
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Production & Delivery
- Production time: 3-5 months
- Shipping: from € 40
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Warranty & Returns
- Warranty: 1 year
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