The falchion was a much more commonly used weapon in battle than most people realize. Considered a heavy, single edged weapon designed for heavy chopping, it has an ancient history that stretches back to the Bronze Age. During the Renaissance its form became a little more elaborate, but its functionality remained the same. This was a heavy single-hand battle sword designed to oppose the combinations of plate and mail that were popular. The blade could shear mail with ease, and dent or crush lighter weight plate. This piece is a replica of a sword in the Florence Museum dating from about the first quarter of the 16th century. The blade is forged from tempered, high carbon steel. The guard and the pommel are steel, while the grip is made from polished hardwood. The scabbard mounts are also steel. A beautiful and impressive sword, an immaculate representation of the horrors of combat. The blade on this sword comes sharpened.

Weight: 3 ¼ lbs.

Blade length: 25 ½”

Overall:32 ½”