Zweihänder

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf sword
gptkbp:artwork ornate engravings
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Landsknecht
chivalric orders
knightly culture
German_folklore
gptkbp:culturalHeritage literature
video games
movies
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol of martial prowess
gptkbp:currentStatus historical reenactment
replica swords
gptkbp:design wide blade
pointed tip
long blade
gptkbp:engineType double-edged
gptkbp:fightingStyle defensive maneuvers
close combat
sweeping strikes
two-handed fighting
thrusting attacks
gptkbp:handles long grip
gptkbp:historicalPeriod 16th century
dueling
gptkbp:historicalSignificance military weapon
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Zweihänder
gptkbp:length over 1.4 meters
gptkbp:material steel
gptkbp:notableBattle gptkb:Battle_of_Pavia
gptkb:Battle_of_Nördlingen
gptkb:Battle_of_the_White_Mountain
Battle of Marignano
Battle of Rocroi
Battle of Breitenfeld
Battle of Lützen
Battle of Jankov
Siege of Magdeburg
Battle of Wittstock
gptkbp:notableEvent Kunsthistorisches Museum Zweihänder
gptkbp:notableFeature large crossguard
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:German_mercenaries
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Greatsword
gptkbp:technique Zweihänder fencing
gptkbp:type two-handed sword
gptkbp:usedIn Renaissance
gptkbp:weight 2 to 5 kg