Since there is not currently a 'review' on this site for the Italian falchion from Windlass i thought i would see if anyone on the Forums owns or has handled one and would like to comment.

Here is a link to a pic of the sword: http://www.by-the-sword.com/acatalog/images/500882.JPG

Some additional information on it can be seen here: http://www.by-the-sword.com/acatalog/Windlass_Sword_Page_1.html

And a genuine Italian Falchion for sale can be seen here: http://www.goantiques.com/detail,italian-falc...72540.html for a 'mere' $3K.

Thanks in advance,

Norlyn

Are you thinking of buying one of these? If you are, I would go for the antique hands down. Unless of course you want something that you can cut with without fear of ruining an antique weapon. Also, be sure to ask around for advice on how to maintain it properly.

This has been discussed here: http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=6786

Sorry, perhaps i didnt state it well enough. I am interested in the Replica. I just put the genuine one in their for an interesing side note. If it did spend $3K on an antique my wife would likely 'Cut' me up.

After posting i was browsing through a book on the German Peasants War (Circa 1525). In this books there is an interesting woodcut by Hans Lutzelburger which depicts peasants 'In Combat with Death' from this same time period. It shows a nearly identical Falchion to this Italian replica. Just another after thought.

Norlyn