03-10-2011, 11:38 PM
Quote:It swings well, but you can't really thrust with it.
I have no problem thrusting with a machaira- the bend actually puts the point in line with my arm with the wrist at a more natural angle than a straight sword. The problem is point control, because it is so front heavy. Is that what you find, perhaps the angle a bit different?
Is the Falchion descended from the falcata? Was there a version of the sword, like the Greeks had, that looked more like a machete?
Paul M. Bardunias
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