The Various European European Sword German Landsknecht Katzbalger is a Edged - European first produced in 1676. It carries a scarcity score of 78/100 based on tracked survey data, with 11 active listings currently on the secondary market and a global benchmark price of $63,444.
The Landsknecht Katzbalger was a distinctive short, broad-bladed sword carried by German Landsknecht mercenary infantry of the 16th and 17th centuries, notable for its figure-eight or S-shaped guard and compact proportions suited to close-quarters combat within the densely packed pike formations these mercenaries typically employed. Its name, roughly translating to "cat gutter," reflects the often crude but effective battlefield reputation associated with these colorful mercenary soldiers.