Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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How to convert a Knightshop or Red Dragon synthetic Messer in a Katzbalger.

Link to STL file -
dropbox.com/scl/fi/huzi99cmqxs5dg5r2xrgs/Katz-Guard-edit.stl?rlkey=liq6s8dm004ns8nlx5vfau1sb&st=qxgn2244&dl=0

Note the rubber grip can be cut with scissors, cut it down from the pommel end. This length will depend on the thickness of your guard and tang length, but the one shown is 9.2cm, to match the 10cm tang mentioned below.

Tang length (plastic) should be cut down to 10cm long, from tang shoulder (measured with guard off).