German Langmesser (Grosse Messer) for LARP / PU Foam Messer

German Langmesser (Grosse Messer) for LARP / PU Foam Messer

Appearance and Construction

This Langmesser differs from classic swords primarily in its unique knife-handle construction. Two wooden scales are firmly riveted to the massive full tang, giving the weapon exceptional durability and character. The handle is finished with a slightly curved pommel that prevents the weapon from slipping out of hand during a powerful cut. The hilt is protected by a simple, straight crossguard. The mighty, single-edged blade widens slightly and is designed for devastating cutting attacks.

A Master's Choice – Customise Your Weapon

Build a weapon that perfectly suits your fighting style, thanks to a unique choice of cores:

• Round 10mm Core: A lighter and more flexible option, ideal for fast and dynamic fencing.
• Rectangular 6x15mm Core: A light but stiffer core for those who prefer a firmer blade without compromising on speed.
• Rectangular 8x16mm Core: The heaviest and stiffest option, giving the weapon authority and a great feel in hand, ideal for forceful blade binding.

Further Customisation Options:

• Blade Length: 70 or 80 cm.
• Wooden Grip Colour: Black / Brown.
• Hilt Colour (Guard and Pommel): Steel / Graphite / Brass.
• Optional Accessories: Without scabbard / Including scabbard Type I, II, or III (see product gallery).

Use in Combat: The Art of the Long Knife

The Langmesser is the workhorse of the battlefield. Its construction and balance are optimized for incredibly powerful cuts. It is a weapon that will not shy away from any opponent, and its robustness makes it a reliable companion. It is perfect for characters like Landsknechts, city guards, mercenaries, or any practitioners of the German school of fencing.

How to Care For Your Weapon

Even a workhorse deserves care to ensure its longevity.

• The blade is meant for cutting foam foes, not rocks, trees, or walls.
• Do not leave it compressed for long periods during storage.
• Minor damage to the foam can be easily repaired with a flexible superglue (we recommend Loctite Super Glue Power Flex Gel).
• However, remember that a broken core is a wound that cannot be healed.

A Piece of History in Your Hands

The Grosse Messer ("great knife") was a phenomenon in German-speaking lands during the 15th and 16th centuries. Its "knife" construction legally distinguished it in some cities and regions from swords, the carrying of which was a privilege of the nobility. This made it a favourite weapon of wealthy burghers and guilds. Its popularity and sophistication are evidenced by the fact that numerous fencing treatises were dedicated to it, the most famous being by Master Johannes Lecküchner from 1482. You are holding not just a weapon, but a piece of European civilian and martial culture.

Safety First

Even though this is a safe foam weapon, always use it responsibly. Thanks to its solid construction and different core types, it can deliver a palpable hit. Never aim for the head, neck, or other sensitive areas. Use appropriate protective gear.

Specifications:

• Total Length: 88 cm (with 70 cm blade) / 98 cm (with 80 cm blade)
• Blade Width: 4 cm
• Weight: Approx. 670 g
• Point of Balance (from guard): 8.5 cm / 12.5 cm

Please note: The excellent balance of this weapon has been achieved by using a small quantity of lead. When this replica has reached the end of its lifespan, please return it to the nearest collection point for recycling or to the nearest recycling centre where metal waste is recycled. You can also send the replica you wish to dispose of to the manufacturer's address (see below), where it will be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner free of charge.

Specifications of the photographed specimen

• Wooden handle: brown

• Fiberglass core 15x6 mm

• Hilt Colour:  Steel

• Blade core: rectangular 6x15 mm (light and rigid)

• Total length 88 cm

• Blade length 70 cm
• Handle length 10 cm
• Guard length 18 cm
• Spike length on guard 2.5 cm
• Groove length 54.5 cm
• Width * blade thickness at the cross guard 42 * 18 mm
• Width * blade thickness 10 cm from tip 44 * 21 mm
• Thickness of the blade edge 8.9 mm
• POB lies 9.5 cm from the guard
• Weight 598 g