The Cold Steel Kreigsmessers Sword, or "War Knife" is Cold Steel's new variation on the popular Grosse Messer. It features a traditional Nagel or nail to protect the outside of the hand instead of the side ring on the Grosse Messer. The blade is made from high carbon steel with a hard spring temper and comes fully sharpened. The upswept point is ideal for cutting and slashing, and, due to its distal taper and three-quarter length fuller, it is fast and nimble in the hand. To protect the hand and forearms, the Kriegsmesser features a steel guard with long quillons. The handle is also quite traditional and consists of a full tang complete with a steel pommel and Rosewood grip scales retained by four copper pins. The handle is long enough for one or two handed use, with a surprisingly secure grip because the of the slightly curved trough in the handle scales that the flesh of the fingers can bite into. Sold complete with a frog, the Kriegsmesser is fast, agile, powerf...