Falchion (European Medieval Cleaver)
Slashing / Impact weapon
Quick Facts
Martial Arts
OriginEurope (England / France / Holy Roman Empire) (High/Late Middle Ages (13th-15th Century))
Wield TypeSingle-handed
MaterialForged high-carbon steel with single edge and crossguard
Length70 - 85 cm cm
Weight1.1 - 1.6 kg kg
History
Single-edged medieval sword with a heavy cleaving blade expanding toward the point. Wielded by knights and foot soldiers in HEMA combat to chop through mail and gambesons.
About
The heavy forward weight distribution generates crushing overhead cuts (Oberhau) breaking bones beneath mail armor while the hilt parries attacks.