Generation 2 falcata

kidcasanova Member I Wanna Rock! Posts: 1,656	Generation 2 falcata Dec 11, 2007 6:12:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by kidcasanova on Dec 11, 2007 6:12:52 GMT Ironically, in my last post, I misspelled "ignorance." I am ashamed.
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Generation 2 falcata May 9, 2008 6:02:28 GMT

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Nov 28, 2007 2:12:41 GMT @jpfranco said:

This sword is a beast. It weights close to 4lbs. It is, as you are probably able to tell, tip heavy. It is a great slashing/slicing sword.

The blade is carbon steel and has a great edge retention ability. When well sharpened, it will slice through a phone book with relative ease.

I think that the Gen 2 falcata is a great buy for the money, I love it, I am sure you will too.

Check this quick write up I did a year ago.

www.sword-buyers-guide.com/celtic-sword.html

Hope this helps

Got some questions for you about this piece. What is the width of the blade at its widest point? Also, did you modify the scabbard that came with it?

jpfranco Guest	Generation 2 falcata May 9, 2008 11:54:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jpfranco on May 9, 2008 11:54:28 GMT The blade is approximately 4" wide at the widest point. It is very tip heavy, as it should be since it is a heavy cutter. I did modify the scabbard by cutting the belt loop and using it as a frog. It works well.
	Last Edit: May 9, 2008 12:01:13 GMT by jpfranco

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Generation 2 falcata May 10, 2008 6:24:01 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on May 10, 2008 6:24:01 GMT May 9, 2008 11:54:28 GMT @jpfranco said: The blade is approximately 4" wide at the widest point. Sure you're not exaggerating a wee bit there?

jpfranco Guest	Generation 2 falcata May 10, 2008 13:57:01 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jpfranco on May 10, 2008 13:57:01 GMT OK just measured it and it is 3 1/16" at the widest. I had not handled it in a while so I thought it was wider for some odd reason
	Last Edit: May 10, 2008 13:58:41 GMT by jpfranco

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