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Falcata
팔카타 · Falcata
Iberia · 5th–1st century BC · Ships from Spain
A forward-curved Iberian sword with a bird-head hilt.
The blade curves toward the edge and widens near the point, with a bird-head hilt that wraps the knuckles. A new workshop replica.
Specifications
- Blade length
- 52 cm
- Overall length
- 65 cm
- Weight
- 900 g
- Materials
- High-carbon steel, bronze fittings
- Edge
- Sharp (live blade)
Permit required · This is a live blade of 15 cm or longer. Owning it in Korea requires a permit from the local police.
Purchase
₩1,600,0004 left in stock
Estimated duties (for one)
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Stories told
- 2nd century BC
Rome is said to have been impressed enough by Iberian blades to change its own swords.