Archer Here
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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SOLD ! I've taken a few orders on this sword for different handles. I'm going to make another one, but with a darker walnut handle. I'll put out the thread for it as soon as it's done.
I am continuing my series of historical knives/swords, with the Falcata “Sword of Apollo” . I’ve grown an interest in reproducing historical blades.
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 enemy’s 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.
Our Video demonstrating the sword with pictures and historical comments.
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 Maple wood and attached with 5 pins and epoxy.
Weight = 35 oz
Comes with our signed Certificate of Authenticity
SOLD ! You can send through Paypal to ScorpionBows@mchsi.com or mail M/O to our address (see web site for address).
Pictures below. Thanks.
I am continuing my series of historical knives/swords, with the Falcata “Sword of Apollo” . I’ve grown an interest in reproducing historical blades.
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 enemy’s 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.
Our Video demonstrating the sword with pictures and historical comments.
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 Maple wood and attached with 5 pins and epoxy.
Weight = 35 oz
Comes with our signed Certificate of Authenticity
SOLD ! You can send through Paypal to ScorpionBows@mchsi.com or mail M/O to our address (see web site for address).
Pictures below. Thanks.
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keep it up man...:thumbup:
