Posts: 235
Threads: 16
Joined: Oct 2008
Reputation:
0
Hey everyone. I am looking into attempting to turn a relatively inexpensive kukri blade, into a falcata. Since I do not own a falcata, does anyone here know specifications on their minimum lengths and widths?
KUKRI
![[Image: sirupati.jpg]](http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/mm322/jaknapapath/sirupati.jpg)
FALCATA
![[Image: Cigarralejosala9armasfalcatayrestos.jpg]](http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z220/joselitog/Cigarralejosala9armasfalcatayrestos.jpg)
Any comment/opinions/suggestions?
Nomen:Jared AKA "Nihon" AKA "Nihonius" AKA "Hey You"
Now with Anti-Varus protection! If your legion is lost for any reason, we will give it back! Guaranteed!
Carpe Dium
Posts: 3,817
Threads: 147
Joined: Dec 2001
Reputation:
2
The kukri may be a bit short...for all the work you'll do, it could be cheaper to buy a Deepeeka Falcata....
____________________________________________________________
Magnus/Matt
Du Courage Viens La Verité
Legion: TBD
Posts: 2,913
Threads: 21
Joined: Jan 2008
Reputation:
1
I think that I would agree with Matt not only from the point of view of the blade being shorter, for if you Kukri is a genuine one it should be made from a car leaf spring and I dought you will be able to do anything with it. That is not without a Forge.
Brian Stobbs
Posts: 235
Threads: 16
Joined: Oct 2008
Reputation:
0
So what would be a minimum length a falcata would be? I'm sure it wouldnt be that expensive. Some bone or something to carve, and rivets, then the blade. I can get blades for 10-20 dollars.
Nomen:Jared AKA "Nihon" AKA "Nihonius" AKA "Hey You"
Now with Anti-Varus protection! If your legion is lost for any reason, we will give it back! Guaranteed!
Carpe Dium
Posts: 7,668
Threads: 117
Joined: Apr 2005
Reputation:
0
Starting with a Deepeeka falcata, how would one thin the 1/4" blade down to what would be more realistic? Disassemble and use up 10 belt sander belts getting the metal off?
M. Demetrius Abicio
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
Posts: 235
Threads: 16
Joined: Oct 2008
Reputation:
0
So falcata blades are pretty thin... I dont own one so I dont know the specs very well. I just see alot of similarity between them. Off topic a bit, but I've always thought Roman and samurai helmets are quite similar in design too. Put a scary face mask on a Roman helm and you have a shiny kabuto.
Nomen:Jared AKA "Nihon" AKA "Nihonius" AKA "Hey You"
Now with Anti-Varus protection! If your legion is lost for any reason, we will give it back! Guaranteed!
Carpe Dium
Posts: 2,913
Threads: 21
Joined: Jan 2008
Reputation:
1
The best way to thin down a blade would be to take off the handle of a Deepeeka, or indeed any other then lock the blade in a bench vice by it's tang. Then with a 4 inch disc angle grinder it only takes a few mins' to thin down the blade thickness, not forgetting to wear good gloves and of course safety goggles.
Brian Stobbs
Posts: 235
Threads: 16
Joined: Oct 2008
Reputation:
0
Ah, so now the length is the only question.
Nomen:Jared AKA "Nihon" AKA "Nihonius" AKA "Hey You"
Now with Anti-Varus protection! If your legion is lost for any reason, we will give it back! Guaranteed!
Carpe Dium
Posts: 498
Threads: 10
Joined: Jun 2007
Reputation:
0
the thread below might be of interest for you. its not about a falcata, but the reduction method is applicable.
Pugio Blade by Stock Reduction Method - Scabbard Completed:
http://www.romanarmy.com/rat/viewtopic. ... &start=100
[size=85:2j3qgc52]- Carsten -[/size]
Posts: 235
Threads: 16
Joined: Oct 2008
Reputation:
0
For the grinder list? Thanks! Hopefully my grandpa already has some of that or I would be investing alot of money into this!
Nomen:Jared AKA "Nihon" AKA "Nihonius" AKA "Hey You"
Now with Anti-Varus protection! If your legion is lost for any reason, we will give it back! Guaranteed!
Carpe Dium
