MAA Messer

For this price point you are VERY unlikely to find a sword of this quality and functionality. The sword is very light and quick in the hand. it does have some distal taper, but not much is needed because of the thickness (or rather thinness) of the blade. The blade moves well with wrist cuts, and is also quick in riposte. Keep in mind that this is a short sword; the blade length is 21 inches. Is this an authentic looking messer? Sort of. The nagel (nail) is of a less common type, but the quillions and knuckle bow are of a type that is historical, and the hilt does not have an exposed tang, and is not the type of hilt type which is the main thing that distinguishes this sword type (the messer) from falchions, and other single edged late medieval/renaissance swords, although I think there MAY be at least one historical example of a messer with this type of hilt. If strict historicity is not an issue, but you are looking for a good close quarters blade, then this is a very good choice for the price point.

You wont be getting anything better in this price range. Surprisingly well made and very sturdy. Good attention to details and the finished piece passed my inspection. Not time piece accurate but you arent buying it for that. If want something like that be prepared to pay 2x or 3x more. Happy with my purchase and I think you will be as well.

A beautiful sword. Lightweight and easy to swing with good balance. The sheath is well designed and fits perfectly.

It's cool. It is an expensive machete with fancier hilt furniture instead of a rubberized grip. Very cool looking though. The grip feels better in the hand than expected. Good weight and balance for a 1 handed sword or machete.

Needed to sharpen it myself, factory edge was pretty rough. The wooden handle arrived cracked but doesn't affect function. Last two inches of the tip is ever so slightly bent to one side. This blade has a good temper, I tried bending the tip straight and it just springs back. The Nagel or nail, handguard hits my knuckles if I hold it normally. Overall I'm pleased it's light fast and wicked looking!

Came very well packed. A box inside a box with tons of bubble wrap. Also came covered in grease. Arrived in 3 days i couldnt beilieve it. Blade and sheath was flawless and sturdy. Wasnt terribly sharp but had a good edge anyway. Feels good in the hand and well made. Over all really happy with my purchase just like the longsword version

For the amount of money they charge for this, the blade is incredibly flimsy. Cold steel is one of those companies that is always going to be a hit or miss, and the longer I’ve been a customer of theirs, the misses they continue to put out. I bought my first cold steel knife back in 2003, a UWK, and it’s still one of my favorites. The materials used were so far superior to the crap they put out now it’s unbelievable. For $200+, this knife should be a tank. I wouldn’t trust it to cut through the box they sent it in without bending. EDIT: THE NAGEL AND CROSSGUARD ARE LOOSE ON THE KNIFE WITHOUT EVER USING IT. THIS IS A COMPLETE POS. DO NOT EVER BUY THIS GARBAGE

The lightest and fastest sword I’ve been able to swing. Quite an amazing sword for sure. I never had such a sword before where the sheathe is leather (I’m used to wooden ones) but this sword seems to be quite versatile almost as if it was just a knife. It really speaks to me surprisingly. Almost like a wakizashi but even lighter.

Dieses lange Messer ist zwar historisch nicht korrekt aber sieht verdammt gut aus. Die Beschläge an der Scheide sind leider etwas scharfkantig. Das Messer ist gut verarbeitet.

Es versatil firme el agarre no pesa y tiene un excelente filo 100% funcional me hubiera gustado que fuera mas grande pero está muy bien no es específicamente un Messer ya que puede compararse con un Falchion por el pomo