When the great pike formations of the 16th century finally met in the chaotic violence known as the ‘push of pike’, the Katzbalger was what the Landsknecht reached for. At close range, where a pike was useless, this compact, double-edged blade could be drawn and thrust in a single motion — its S-guard helping to deflect the blows of halberds and polearms while the soldier fought his way through the melee.
This version features five narrow fullers — three running the full length of the blade and two ending at the ricasso — reducing weight without sacrificing the structural rigidity needed in close combat. Forged as one piece from C60 high-carbon steel with a blackened iron guard, this Katzbalger is both historically credible and robust enough for re-enactment use. The scabbard is decorated with brass fittings for period-appropriate display. Deepeeka’s Katzbalger range offers one of the most comprehensive selections of this iconic type available at trade prices.
