HandOfBlood Biography: Age, Real Name, Net Worth, Height, YouTube, Twitch, Career, Games

HandOfBlood, known as Maximilian Knabe or Hänno, is a prominent German YouTuber, Twitch streamer, e-sports host, and entrepreneur celebrated for his creative gaming content, particularly Let’s Play videos and live streams.

As a co-founder of the influencer agency INSTINCT3 and the e-sports team Eintracht Spandau, he has become a leading figure in Germany’s gaming and streaming community, known for his humor, elaborate costumes, and advocacy for social issues.

Profile

• Full Name: Maximilian Paul Karl-Heinz Knabe
• Stage Name: HandOfBlood, Hänno
• Born: August 1, 1992
• Age: 32 years old
• Birthplace: Salzgitter-Bad, Germany
• Nationality: German
• Occupation: YouTuber, Twitch Streamer, E-Sports Host, Entrepreneur
• Height: 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m)
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Three
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

HandOfBlood, was born on August 1, 1992, in Salzgitter-Bad, Germany, grew up in and around Braunschweig as one of four siblings.

Raised by separated parents, he attended a Waldorf school in Braunschweig, where he learned eurythmy (a movement art), piano, and clarinet, mastering skills like dancing words or phrases, including playful insults, which became a running joke among peers.

He graduated with his Abitur in 2011 and enrolled at the Technical University of Braunschweig to study Business Informatics but dropped out due to time constraints from his YouTube activities and part-time work at McDonald’s.

Career

HandOfBlood launched his YouTube channel on November 10, 2010, naming it after the Bullet for My Valentine song “Hand of Blood.”

Initially focused on The Lord of the Rings Online and League of Legends guides, he filled a niche in the German gaming community, earning fame with his satirical “OP Guide” for the League of Legends character Yasuo.

Early Let’s Plays included Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Need for Speed: Most wanted, but by 2013, his channel had only 1,000 subscribers, nearly leading him to quit.

Joining the TGN network in October 2013 and shifting to daily, high-quality videos turned his fortunes around.

Since July 2016, he has prioritized creative, high-production-value content, incorporating costumes, visual effects, and Easter eggs, earning nearly 3 million YouTube subscribers across his channels (HandOfBlood and HandOfUncut).

On Twitch, as HandOfBlood, he has over 1 million followers, streaming Just Chatting, League of Legends, and horror games, with a peak of 157,787 viewers in 2025.

In 2018, he co-founded INSTINCT3 with Hendrik Ruhe and Henning Semrau, managing talents like Gnu and Broeki, and left Freaks 4U Gaming.

He launched Eintracht Spandau in 2021, which won the Prime League and EMEA 2 Spring Splits in 2024, and co-manages the Baller League team with Hans Sarpei.

Max also created the Influencer Darts WM in 2023 and hosts BAAL PUBG tournaments since 2017. His appearances include GZSZ (2024) as “Präsident Knabe” and the music video for Eskimo Callboy’s MC Thunder (2017).

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @handiofiblood
• Facebook Handle: HandOfBlood
• Twitter Handle: @HandOfBlood
• YouTube Channel: HandOfBlood, HandOfUncut
• TikTok Handle: @handiofiblood

Personal Life

HandOfBlood, 32, is a dedicated content creator and vegetarian known for his advocacy for animal welfare, donating $60,000 from his 2019 Fortnite World Cup winnings and Twitch earnings to the Berlin animal shelter, where he adopted his dog, Falco.

Single with no children, he resides in Berlin’s Spandau district, which he humorously portrays as the “Sparta of Berlin,” popularizing the “Spandau” meme among fans.

In 2021, he spoke out against sexism in gaming following an incident involving streamers Daannyy and Tinkerleo, emphasizing social responsibility.

Filmography

• Eskimo Callboy: MC Thunder (2017) – Music Video Appearance
• Browser Ballett (2020) – Guest Role
• GZSZ (2024) – Guest Role as “Präsident Knabe”
• YouTube: HandOfBlood (2010–present) – Let’s Plays, Vlogs, Comedy
• YouTube: HandOfUncut (2016–present) – Raw Gameplay
• Twitch: HandOfBlood (2017–present) – Live Streams

Net Worth

HandOfBlood has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $2 million USD.

His income stems from YouTube ad revenue ($2,000–$20,000 monthly), Twitch subscriptions and donations ($10,000–$30,000 monthly), sponsorships, and merchandise via Bravado (since 2019).

As co-founder of INSTINCT3, employing over 50 staff, and Eintracht Spandau, he earns from influencer management and e-sports ventures. Claims of a $40 million net worth lack credible backing and were dismissed by Max in 2025. His donations, like $60,000 to animal shelters, reflect his philanthropy.