Last use of the falcata

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Last use of the falcata

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03-09-2011, 09:28 AM

Does anybody know when the falcata went out of use? My impression is somewhere in the early first century AD, but that is just an impression. Also, why did it fade from use? It was used to great effect for at least 500 years and can hardly be beat for a dedicated cutter, even if it wasn't really practical for legionary use. Was it the legions' near-monopoly on arms that doomed the "barbaric" falcata?

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Last use of the falcata - by John Maddox Roberts - 03-09-2011, 09:28 AM

Re: Last use of the falcata - by Cerco 21 - 03-10-2011, 02:54 AM

Re: Last use of the falcata - by PMBardunias - 03-10-2011, 11:38 PM

Re: Last use of the falcata - by Thersites - 03-11-2011, 02:30 AM

Re: Last use of the falcata - by caiusbeerquitius - 03-11-2011, 03:48 AM

Re: Last use of the falcata - by Cerco 21 - 03-11-2011, 04:47 AM

Re: Last use of the falcata - by Sean Manning - 03-11-2011, 07:43 AM

Re: Last use of the falcata - by PMBardunias - 03-11-2011, 12:52 PM

Re: Last use of the falcata - by Cerco 21 - 03-11-2011, 03:54 PM