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Did another Falcata sword with a darker handle and added a strap.
History of the Falcata:
A second Greek innovation was more than just a simple cut-and-thrust sword. Besides well balanced, the Roman Falcata could split an enemys shield and helmet with one tremendous blow making it a devastating effective chopping weapon. The single edge forward-curving blade of the falcate has a hook-shaped handle (resembling a horse head). This handle design wrapped around the hand which allowed the Roman infantrymen to quickly swing in multiple directions with less likelihood of the sword being knocked out of their grip.
Went ahead and attached our Falcata video, on the lighter handle one that sold last week, since it gives the history and shows our demonstration of the sword.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qjsTGWaBfU
Shop Details:
5160 Steel Blade was cut out and Normalized @ 1500 degrees until non magnetic, three times, to remove stresses and align crystals. Heat Hardened until blade became nonmagnetic, then quenched in 125 degree quality oil. Tempered the blade to a straw hardness @ 425 degrees for 1 hour, letting it air cool and repeating once more. Blade was file tested and is shown to be very hard.
Measurements:
Total Length = 21 ¼
Blade Length = 15
Blade Width = 3 Back, 2 ¾ Front
Blade Thickness = 3/16
Handle Length = 6 ¼
Handle Width = 1 ¼ 1 at Narrowest Point
Handle: Scales are Walnut wood and attached with 4 pins and epoxy. Includes handle strape.
Weight = 35 oz
Comes with our signed Certificate of Authenticity
Asking $195 plus $15 shipping fee, if shipped in the US. You can send through Paypal to ScorpionBows@mchsi.com or mail M/O to our address (see web site for address).
Pictures below. Thanks.
History of the Falcata:
A second Greek innovation was more than just a simple cut-and-thrust sword. Besides well balanced, the Roman Falcata could split an enemys shield and helmet with one tremendous blow making it a devastating effective chopping weapon. The single edge forward-curving blade of the falcate has a hook-shaped handle (resembling a horse head). This handle design wrapped around the hand which allowed the Roman infantrymen to quickly swing in multiple directions with less likelihood of the sword being knocked out of their grip.
Went ahead and attached our Falcata video, on the lighter handle one that sold last week, since it gives the history and shows our demonstration of the sword.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qjsTGWaBfU
Shop Details:
5160 Steel Blade was cut out and Normalized @ 1500 degrees until non magnetic, three times, to remove stresses and align crystals. Heat Hardened until blade became nonmagnetic, then quenched in 125 degree quality oil. Tempered the blade to a straw hardness @ 425 degrees for 1 hour, letting it air cool and repeating once more. Blade was file tested and is shown to be very hard.
Measurements:
Total Length = 21 ¼
Blade Length = 15
Blade Width = 3 Back, 2 ¾ Front
Blade Thickness = 3/16
Handle Length = 6 ¼
Handle Width = 1 ¼ 1 at Narrowest Point
Handle: Scales are Walnut wood and attached with 4 pins and epoxy. Includes handle strape.
Weight = 35 oz
Comes with our signed Certificate of Authenticity
Asking $195 plus $15 shipping fee, if shipped in the US. You can send through Paypal to ScorpionBows@mchsi.com or mail M/O to our address (see web site for address).
Pictures below. Thanks.