{"product_id":"zweihander-sword-1095-steel-54","title":"Zweihänder Sword- 1095 Steel - 54\"","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"244\"\u003eZweihänder – 54\" Two-Handed Sword in 1095 High Carbon Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eEmbrace the strength and tradition of Renaissance warfare with our 54\" Zweihänder, a towering two-handed sword forged from 1095 high carbon steel. Modeled after the massive swords wielded by elite German Landsknechts in the 16th century, this blade is a symbol of battlefield authority, precision, and intimidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eAt 54 inches in length, this Zweihänder is engineered for powerful, sweeping strikes and controlled thrusts. Its straight, double-edged blade features a reinforced central ridge, ideal for armor penetration and controlled weight distribution. The extended grip and iconic parrying hooks (parierhaken) at the base of the blade provide leverage, control, and hand protection during close-quarters combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eCrafted from 1095 steel—renowned for its superior hardness and edge retention—this sword is both functional and formidable, equally suited for historical reenactment, stage combat, or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eHistorical Significance: The Zweihänder in Battle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eThe Zweihänder, meaning “two-hander” in German, emerged during the late 15th and 16th centuries as a counter to polearms and densely packed infantry formations. Often wielded by Doppelsöldners—mercenaries who received double pay for their daring role at the front lines—these swords could break pike formations, cut through halberds, and clear a path for advancing troops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eDue to their size, Zweihänders were rarely used in traditional sword-to-sword duels but were devastating in open battle and ceremonial displays of martial prowess. The sword became a symbol of strength and elite status, often carried by guards, champions, and royal escorts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eSword Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Zweihänder (Two-Handed Greatsword)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 54\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1095 High Carbon Steel (0.95% carbon content)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eBlade Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Straight, double-edged with central ridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: 56–58 HRC (Rockwell scale)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Long two-handed grip with leather wrap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003eGuard\u003c\/strong\u003e: Steel crossguard with forward-sloped parrying hooks (optional add-on if applicable)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheath\u003c\/b\u003e: Wrapped Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003eCommanding in size and steeped in history, the Zweihänder isn’t just a sword—it’s a force of nature. Wield it as the Landsknechts once did, and carry forward the legacy of the battlefield elite.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Battlingbladess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44436843987116,"sku":"1000FK5100","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2234\/4067\/files\/100FK5100_2_-Photoroom-done.jpg?v=1748463088","url":"https:\/\/battlingbladess.shop\/products\/zweihander-sword-1095-steel-54","provider":"Battlingbladess","version":"1.0","type":"link"}