Falcata Sword History & Handmade Replica - Demonstarations, Descirptions, & Pictures of the Replica

[Thrashgu]

Roman's Falcata? they used Xiphos and later the Gladius Hispaniensis taken by the athen's swords with two blades used from the celtiberians. Falcata is an iberian name, Machaira in Greece, and the ancient swords used by egyptians Kopesh

[rolopreto]

falcata was a weapon used by a tribe called "Lusitanios" comanded by "Viriato" they lived in what is now Portugal, thats why portugueses are called "lusitanos".. it was very dificult for the romans to conquer "lusitania" and they only did it, with the help of traitors inside the tribe who killed Viriato, they where so impressed by the power of falcata, that they adopted it for the roman army..

[MrGreenfive]

@rolopreto

It was not used by the Lusitanians, at least not in any significant numbers. This sword was used by the tribes in Eastern and South Eastern Iberia (ie the Iberian Tribes). The Lusitans used what is known as the Gladeus Hispaniense (also known as the Spanish swort shord) which was very effective and was later to be adopted by the Roman army. The lusitanians lived in present day Southern Portugal and extremadura Spain. The northern Portuguese were not Lusitanians...just to clarify.

[peregrinopereira]

@MrGreenfive Wrong!!! The Lusitanians use the Falcata in a large number!!!

[peregrinopereira]

@MrGreenfive who give this wrong information?

[secutorclaudius]

handmade? what r u, a blacksmith? i wish i could make my own swords!

[jth112]

Nvm read other comments.

[jth112]

Whats the difference between this and a kopis they seem exactly the same

[maximom999]

The falcata is from iberia, and was used against the romans through iberian mercs under carthaginian command, and from the romans invasion of the ibirans peninsula . The falcata was so effective, that the romans reeinforced there shields and armor. It allso influenced the later design of the gladuis.

[blackwinter35]

to me it looks like a kukri just not as bent and without the handle but they both look good and their both good i love both of them and they look like they would have the same purpose you should look a kukri knife or machete up

[sbkhaan1]

Thats awesome! you did a great job.

[ArcherOut]

@sbkhaan1 Thank you.

[Pituno]

The falcata is a type of sword typical of the pre-Roman Iberian Peninsula (modern Spain and Portugal)

[SrNutritivo]

Falcata are an Iberian sword, not greek... Greeks borrowed t the design from the peninsula in his trade travels...

[ElijahMFearon]

the sword was here before the kukri.....long before

[Cormyrtha]

La falcata era originalmente de los Iberos, es decir de los habitantes de la zona sur y oriental de la peninsula ibérica.

[fbarranfelix]

im sorry if im wrong but i think its origin its not roman but celtic.

this weapon was made for each warrior , according to the lenght from its elbow to the tip of his finger. The sword was an extention of the warrior and was one of the most valuable things they owned. it was later on copied by the romans but originally this sword decapitated romans like they were nothing when they tried to

[jazzxneonx]

@fbarranfelix you are very mmuch right it was originally celtic and iberian but the greeks and romans used the desighn and improved on the desighn the original was shorter so i have heard but the greeks and romans improved on it by thickining the blade and lengthining it

[Thorovain]

@fbarranfelix Celts had the Falcata. Kopis was used by the ancient greeks. They are similar in appearance.

[Bladepaw18]

what was the music that was used in the intro?

[ArcherOut]

@Bladepaw18 Can't remember the song off the top of my head, but the artist is Godsmack.

[TheSmackfan101]

@Bladepaw18 "the spiral" by Godsmack

[Bladepaw18]

@TheSmackfan101 thanks! just found the acoustic version, which is pretty much what I was looking for. thanks again for remembering the song!

[AshiteratsuAka]

yup falcata is iberian Lusitanians used it, they were very fast and strong warriors with a small circular shield and they were very good at making ambushes, they won vs the rome empire attacks.

[revisor2]

This is a sword that my ancertors use to combat the romans , its a typical sword from iberia tribes ( portugal and spain now ) , and the portuguese or Lusitania falcata is the one used by my ancestors , great vid man :), i allways wnat to see one of those in action .

Of course the original is longer , because its used like a sword .

Theres one sword that resembles the falcata , its the greek Kopis , used by alexander the great .

[KHNSOR]

I am from HELLAS and falcata is pronounced FALTSETA

[Lukos0036]

The Falcata is Iberian. The Kopis is Macedonian and Greek. It was more often used as a cavalry sword because a slash is more efficient when you're on horseback than a thrust. The Kopis is a bit longer however. Closer to 20 inches. The other greek sword the Kopis predates the Kukri by literally thousands of years. The blade pattern was spread by Alexander the great across Persia and to India. From there perhaps as far as Nepal.

[XCritonX]

@Lukos0036 You are 100% correct. The Falcata is the sword of the Iber-Celts, especially the Lusitanos.

[009jorge1]

@Lukos0036 Not just Iberian, it's CELTIberian. The people in the lower parts of Iberia probably never even saw one of these.

[peregrinopereira]

@009jorge1 This weapons, was in use in all Hispania!

[TheZadak]

so the anciet greeks made some changes to the kukri... hmmmm.....

all my knowledge of geography and history got totally ruined

[twatoast]

It would be really sweet if you could make the handle out of staghorn or bone.

[hugz04drugz0]

the greek version is often called a kopis and is slightly different from other versions of the falcata. the falcata was used in rome greece and the iberian peninsula and is the best single edged forward curving single handed weapon in history. the falcata (and the skills of those who used it) was the reason hannibal of carthage recruited the iberians from spain in his army.

[JoakimfromAnka]

It should be more curved and longer. D:

[nephildevil]

interesting things u guys make, and u can use them perfectly in the woods

instead of a kukri or an rtak or something

[moisesws]

I agree wiyh you. This is a very good work, and it is a very good new kind of "machete" but it needs two axis to be a falcata. This characteristic makes iberian weapon as good as known. Two axis and two diferent edges. At the top it could have smaller thickness.

Thanks for your video.

[TheonlyNiyrulegend]

this falcata seems alot more like a kopis Falcata is longer... or at least the ones ive seen. but that is still an awesome handmade/homemade sword

[ArcherOut]

Yeah, it does look a little like a kopis. But it actually is just another version of a falcata. Comes in many different shapes and sizes. Kopis's usually bend down more. Thanks, Chris.

[hdp26]

as falcata was a around 3/4 the arm lenght that worked much as an axe over romans shields and onto the helm and their heads

[chooechooe]

thats like a kukhri i dont no the spelling

[ArcherOut]

Yes they are very similar.

[TheonlyNiyrulegend]

yes the kukri is cool

[chooechooe]

yes yes

[emel60]

and the falcata was had more angled top

[wildlifeed]

are u a meatball? what's your problem. chris is a good guy.

[GodlikeAtheist]

oh im so sorry i meant to comment this on a different vid. i had just watched this vid so sorry about the confusion

[wildlifeed]

Wow!! Another amazing addition to the spectacular knives & swords you make Chris!! Everyone is unique and interesting!! thanks for reintroducing these great swords. 5/5

ED

[ArcherOut]

My pleasure. I really love making these knives and showing them to all of you. Of couse I love selling them too, but I get a lot out of showing them also.  Thanks for the great comments and rating! Chris

[vxAREKxv]

awesome 5*

How you conect wood to the iron?

[ArcherOut]

Used 5 pins & epoxy, and clamped it together until dry. Thanks for the vote and your comments. Chris.

[seanmulhall]

I like the look if this knife but I am intrigued by the handle. Is it comfy in the hand?

[ArcherOut]

Yes it is. You would definitely need to practice with it. The design puts a lot of weight out in the front and would cause hand fatigue after a while.

[WeaponCollector]

Great Video Chris, and the knife is awesome, the blade is very similar to a kukri isn't it, and the handle is great , looks very comfortable. 5/5

Mike.

[ArcherOut]

Hey bud.  I thought you were gone from YouTube. Glad to see they didn't shut you down altogether. Power to the people! The sword is comfy. Thanks for the rating! Chris

[TruckingAtlasfilm]

If not mistaken..The Falcota when made by the Greeks was folded over 100 plus times which made it very strong and saught after...Thanks for sharing..Gunney

[ArcherOut]

I'm not sure about that. Your probably correct. I didn't go that deep into the history, but it sure is a neat design. Thanks for watching. Chris.

[CATmover1]

Another great creation, Chris! That thing is awesome!

5*

Ed

[ArcherOut]

Thanks bro! Chris.