Weyersberg, cherry short sword short sword to horse in staghorn
Set consists of
1 x knife or short sword
Note antique. Very good condition. Only some storage traces.
Total length with scabbard 44,0 cm
Blade length 25,0 cm
Blade material carbon steel
Handle material staghorn decorated with acorns on both sides
Hand guard brass decorated with a horse hoof
fittings brass
Special feature beautiful blade with blood groove front sharpened and ground on both sides
stamped Weyersberg, Kirschbaum Solingen
1 x scabbard
material leather in dark brown with brass fittings
Manufacturer Weyersberg, Kirschbaum Solingen, Germany
Search words honor knife, gifts for hunters, hunting sword, hunting knife, rider, horse
A hunting sword is a blank weapon used in the 15th/16th century to intercept large game, often from horseback.
Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie Tradition since 1573
1560 The prehistory of Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie (W.K.C.) in Solingen begins as early as the Middle Ages, when one of the first trademarks of its kind for swords was registered by the famous blacksmith Johannes Wundes in 1560: the "King's Head". It is one of the longest-used trademarks in Solingen to this day.
1573 In the 16th century the art of swordsmithing was already well developed in Solingen and Wilhelm Weyersberg, ancestor of the WKC founders, became mayor of Solingen in 1573. During this time the "Solingen Method" was already developed, a kind of division of labor organized by guilds. For example, the forging, hardening, grinding and polishing of blades were not performed by the same workers, but were strictly separated.
This specialization gave Solingen a reputation for excellent blades even in this early period. The quality of the blades was so recognized that the name "Solingen" grew to become an internationally known trademark.
