Falcata Sword- High Carbon Damascus Steel - 40"

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Battling Blades is a family-owned business based in Deerfield, Illinois. We design, sell and customize swords, knives, axes, armor and related historical, fantasy and collectible products.

Our catalog includes longswords, katanas, Viking swords, gladius swords, rapiers, cutlasses, scimitars, axes, knives, armor, shields and custom-made products.

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Battling Blades focuses on historically inspired, fantasy-inspired and custom collectible blades.

Customers can shop finished products from our catalog or create custom swords, knives, axes and spears through our Create Your Own product line.

Our custom options allow customers to choose materials, dimensions, construction features, engraving, artwork, scabbards and other design details. For more specialized designs, customers can submit reference images, drawings or written descriptions.

Custom Swords and Personalized Products

One of our main specialties is custom sword design.

Customers can use our custom sword builder to choose a sword style, blade steel, length, handle design, guard, pommel, scabbard, engraving and personalization options.

Available custom sword options may include:

  • Longswords
  • Viking swords
  • Katanas
  • Gladius swords
  • Rapiers
  • Greatswords
  • Cutlasses
  • Scimitars
  • Fantasy swords
  • Ceremonial swords
  • Original custom designs

Customers may also upload a picture, drawing or written description when the listed selections do not match the sword they want.

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Materials and Construction

Our products use a range of materials depending on the item and configuration, including high-carbon steel, Damascus steel, stainless steel, wood, leather, bone, micarta and metal fittings.

Product pages include available specifications such as blade material, length, hardness, handle material, construction details, scabbard type and personalization options.

Many custom swords can be configured with 1095 high-carbon steel, Damascus steel, full-tang construction, sharpening, blade engraving and custom scabbards.

Engraving and Custom Artwork

Battling Blades offers personalization options on many products, including blade engraving, scabbard engraving, names, initials, dates, logos, symbols, custom artwork and UV printing where available.

Personalized and made-to-order items are produced according to the selected options and submitted customer details.

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444 Lake Cook Road, Suite 26
Deerfield, IL 60015

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Falcata Sword Overview

The falcata is an iconic sword that originated in the Iberian Peninsula, spanning regions of modern-day Spain and Portugal, between the 5th and 1st centuries B.C.E. Its design shares kinship with slashing weapons from ancient Greece but stands out with a blade that is double-edged for approximately half its length, setting it apart from the predominantly single-edged Greek counterparts. The falcata draws a close resemblance to the shorter "kopis" from Greece, which started as a one-handed blade for cutting meat or for sacrificial purposes. Over time, its role transitioned from utility to combat. The blade's pronounced curve, fattening towards the tip, ensures a forceful chop reminiscent of an axe's impact. Meanwhile, its intricately curved handle provides added hand protection during combat.

Blade Composition

Crafted from pattern-welded Damascus steel, the falcata's blade is the product of intensive heat treatment and folding techniques. This process involves folding 11 distinct steel pieces five times, culminating in 352 intricate layers. This steel boasts an optimal blend of hardness and resilience, registering a Rockwell hardness rating of 56-58 HRC. The Damascus steel contains high carbon layers, primarily using 1095 steel — one of the most carbon-rich steels used in sword-making. The fusion of these layers yields a blade that balances a sharp edge with the strength and flexibility to resist intense clashes, epitomizing the ideal sword material. The falcata's handle, composed of wood and adorned with brass bolsters, complements its striking blade. Each sword is accompanied by a tailor-made leather sheath.

Sword Specifications

  • Overall Length: 40"
  • Rockwell Hardness: 56-58 HRC
  • Sheath: Handcrafted leather sheath
  • Blade Composition: Damascus steel
    • 6 Layers of Carbon Steel (#43 and #40)
    • 5 Layers of High Carbon Steel 1095
    • Folding Layers:
      • 1st: 22
      • 2nd: 44
      • 3rd: 88
      • 4th: 176
      • 5th: 352

Experience the might of an age-old weapon with the Falcata, an embodiment of Iberian craftsmanship and martial heritage.

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