6 feet & 2" TALL! ... and so “Authentic” this German medieval sword rivals the ones found in museums. It is a must for the serious weapons connoisseur, and will become the treasured centerpiece in their collection. Remember, this handmade sword is not for the faint of heart...as Great Landsknecht Swords were wielded by only the strongest and most fearless chosen front line Swiss and German soldiers of the Middle Ages. Its main purpose was to down charging horsemen and cut off oncoming pike heads. Wrought iron and steel has been worked to duplicate the design of an original piece now in private collection. Our Rittersteel™ hand-made Landsknecht sword has a fierce functional flamberge "wavy" handmade high carbon steel blade over 4-1/2 ft. long and forged over hot coals. It has an especially appealing design with a hand worked circular guard with joined rings at front and back along with swirled wrought iron side guards. A true masterpiece!