Messer (weapon) Messer (weapon) A messer (German for "knife") is a single-edged sword with a knife-like hilt construction. While the various names are often used synonymously, messers are divided into two types: "Lange Messer" ("long knives") are one-handed swords used by Bourgeoisie (middle-class civilians) for personal self-defence. They were about a meter long and may have evolved from the "Bauernwehr" ("peasant's sidearm"). They are also known as "Großes Messer" (Great Knife). "Kriegsmesser" ("war knife") are curved weapons up to 1.5m long, used with one or two hands, and normally wielded by professional warriors of the 14th to 16th century, such as the
Michael Messer deceased American songwriter, composer and record producer. Michael Messer Michael Messer (born 28 February 1956) is an English singer, songwriter, slide guitarist and record producer. He is noteworthy for his ability to combine acoustic National steel guitar, as well as slide guitar, into his playing style. The American magazine, "Spirit", listed Messer as one of the greatest slide guitarists alongside Duane Allman and Ry Cooder. Messer is included in the "Virgin Encyclopaedia of the Blues". He also appeared in his own 'blues' episode of the BBC Television show, "ZingZillas". Messer was born in Middlesex, England. In his formative years, Messer