Celtic iberian falcata, slashing sword (300 BC)
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Celtic Falcata slashing sword (300 BC) Very impressive slashing sword in best iron condition. The blade is shaped to deliver deep cuts in an cutting move.. lenght complete = 676 mm wide of blade: max. 80 mm. expertly cleaned and restored no decay authenticity fully guaranteed postage from germany 40 us dollarspaypal welcome The falcata has a one edged blade that pitches forward towards the point, the edge being concave on the lower part of the sword, but convex on top. This shape distributes the weight in such a way that the falcata is capable of delivering a blow with the momentum of an axe, while maintaining the cutting edge of a sword. The hilt is typically hook-shaped, the end often stylized in the shape of a horse or a bird. There is often a thin chain connecting the tip of the hilt with the upper section. Although it was a one-edge weapon, two-edge falcatas have been found. The falcata-like swords were derived from the sickle-shape knives of the Iron Age ; that too explains their ritual uses. It is thought that it was introduced in the Iberian Peninsula by the Celts who spread the iron technology. It seems that its origin is parallel to the Greek Kopis , and not derived from it. Roman armies in the Second Punic War and later, during the Conquest of Hispania , were surprised about the quality of these weapons, used
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