This “War Knife“ Doesn’t Messeround (LE Rotmilan Review)

The good old kriegsmesser comes in many shapes and sizes... let’s see how this version stacks up in practical terms. Landsknecht Emporium has delivered impressive quality so far. *** Specifications *** Overall length: 119.5 cm (47’’) Blade length: 93.3 cm (36-3/4’’) Blade width: 3.7 cm (1-3/4’’) Blade thickness: (5/16’’) tapering to (1/8’’), with reinforced tip Weight: kg (3 lbs 2 oz) Point of balance: 16 cm (6-1/3’’) Price: 850 EUR / 887 USD / 1193 CAD (as of November 2022) *** Pros / Cons *** Hefty blade (powerful cutter) Rock solid construction Very good edge & blade profile Costs half as much as the Albion Knecht - Hefty blade (somewhat less nimble) - Hard corners on the handle - Cosmetic flaws in the finish (which were common in history) These are subject to change in the future, particularly the handle shape which they seem willing to refin