The iconic sidearm of the Renaissance mercenary — a masterfully crafted, historically precise infantry sword designed for brutal close-quarters combat.
This premium 3D asset is a museum-grade recreation of a South German Katzbalger (Landsknechtschwert) dating back to the first half of the 16th century. Historically favored by the famous Landsknecht mercenaries, this short sword features its signature 8-shaped, intricately twisted iron guard accented with decorative brass spheres.
The blade is a broad, double-edged cut-and-thrust weapon with a rounded tip, showcasing triple fullers that run almost the entire length of the steel. The set includes a matching, historically accurate leather scabbard featuring a distinctive custom steel chape and locket fitting.
Specifications (historically accurate):
Overall length: 775 mm (30 1/2")
What's Included:
Complete Katzbalger sword — single optimized mesh
Period-accurate leather scabbard — separate optimized mesh
Highly detailed components: triple-fullered blade, iconic twisted figure-8 guard with brass spheres, fluted fishtail pommel, and custom-fitted scabbard assembly
Textures:
4K PBR Textures (Albedo, Normal, Roughness, Metallic)
Battle-hardened forged steel blade with crisp triple fuller lines
Intricate hilt assembly with twisted metal detailing, aged brass spheres, and a fluted steel grip
Weathered, textured dark leather on the scabbard with matching steel fittings
Technical:
Game Ready topology
Formats: FBX
Perfect for:
Renaissance, Early Modern European, and Holy Roman Empire game settings
Landsknecht mercenaries, historical duelists, and veteran soldier characters
Historical RPGs, tactical strategy games, and medieval action titles
High-fidelity museum visualizations and digital armory interactive showcases
FBX (Autodesk FBX, filesize: 92 MB), PNG (PNG, filesize: 92 MB)
