Page 9 of 26 - Armour & weapon designs - a plea (part III). - posted in Pillars of Eternity: General Discussion (NO SPOILERS): Well, I did miss this thread!Below, too futuristic Dead-Space-like helmets? Spoiler Though I'm not into heavy armour much, I do kind of like that.

Katzbalger by Leo Todeschini. This style of sword was famously used by the Landsknecht. The name could be roughly translated to cat brawler, meaning a weapon for fighting tooth-and-nail with. Its...

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Landsknechtschwert-715 → wohl deutsch um 1550, weiterentwickelte Form des Katzbalgers. Kunstvoll geschmiedetes, eisengeschnittenes Gefäß. Beidseitig Parierringe. Faustbügel.mit gedrehtem Abschluss. Breite, zweischneidige Klinge, darauf eingeschlagene Klingenzier und Messingtauschierung, Reichsapfel, Passauer Wolf,etc.

Знаменосцы (The Standard-Bearer) 16-17 век. The Standard-Bearer Portrait of man in a flamboyant outfit holding up a standard and with his hand on his hip in a landscape with a military encounter beyond. 1585 EGERI, Carl von Stained-Glass Panel 1551 Coloured and transparent glass, 43 x 22 cm The…

When the Renaissance began, warfare was entering a great era of changes. The upbringing of firearms made heavy armor less useful, and techniques adapted. The landskenechte were one of the most recognizable trained units because of their gear: mulit-coloured puffed sleeves, gigantic berets and some of the most iconic weapons of the time. Between lances and zweihanders, landskenechte all used a much shorter sword, whose guard aided in parrying: the Katzbalger. Worn without a scabbard, it could be drawn quickly when dire times came, like when their walls of lances were rendered inefficient. It's thanks to their great training, discipline and iconic gear, like the Katzbalger, that these military men are still remembered today.WorkshopThis new Katzbager blade was forged for a more historically accurate look. With a well defined point, sharp edges, and heavier handle this sword is easy to wield and looks great. Still made of our famous Calimacil foam, it stays safe and extremely durable. Steel-coloured, the blade sits atop of a silver handle with tarnished gold details. your choice of removable guard, the same as our katanas' tsubas, make this sword more versatile and easier to store.CharactersThe Katzbalger sword absolutely must be part of historical reenactors' outfits, especially those of the Renaissance. Tragic heroes will appreciate its theatrical aspect, as will some fighters and duelists who's styles and panache can't be matched. Moreover, many mages and merchants will learn to love its guard, a unique feature for a sword.Weight (g): 350Total Length (cm): 77Blade Length (cm): 55Blade Tickness (cm): 1.9Blade color: SteelBlade Type: OtherHandle length (cm): 22Grip length (cm): 11Cross guard width (cm): Cretzer Ring 8 ; Parrying Guard: 26Material: fiberglass, Calimacil Foam