Horse Head Iberian Falcata – Deepeeka – Blemished Grade
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Overview
Horse Head Iberian Falcata - Deepeeka - Blemished Grade
An iconic and powerful sword of the Classical ancient world, the Falcata with its deep recurve blade bites deeply into a target and separating it with ease with its widened tip. The contoured and well-formed grip is fashioned to snugly fit the hand and by maximizing contact between the hand and grip from as many surfaces as possible it makes it less taxing on the hand to wield the blade and truly allows the full power of the arm and forearm to help power the sword in the strike. The blade is hand forged from resilient C60 high carbon steel - a steel with similar properties to 1060 high carbon steel. The sword has a robust full tang construction; the grip is two halves of smoothly polished bone and its guard and pommel are cast brass - all of these components are sturdily riveted directly to the thick blade tang.
Included with the sword is a utility byknife which has its own slot on the scabbard. The included scabbard is well-crafted from wood which is tightly bound in well-stitched genuine leather and embellished with brass fittings with brass hanging rings. The alignment of the rings allow for the bearer to choose to wear the sword at either an angle or vertically from a baldric belt. (baldric is not included).
Please Note: If additional sharpening is selected, the byknife will also be sharpened. Also - the hand used to model the grip measures 3.5" across the palm and has a length of 7.25" from wrist to end of middle finger.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Greek
- Era
- Ancient
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- Pommel
- Integrated
- Overall Length
- 23 1/4"
- Blade Length
- 18 3/4"
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lbs 2.2 oz
- P.O.B.
- 4 1/2"
- Thickness
- 4.6 mm - 3.5 mm
- Width
- 59 mm - 32 mm - 57 mm
- Grip Length
- 3 1/2"
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
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Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What is this sword built for — display, cutting, or sparring? Common Question
This is a battle-ready reproduction of the Iberian falcata, built on a full-tang construction with a C60 high carbon steel blade, so it can stand up to serious handling and display as a robust historical piece. It ships unsharpened. The sword can be sharpened using our optional in-house sharpening service which would make it suitable for cutting targets.
Q Is this a full tang sword? Common Question
Yes — the tang runs the full length of the handle in the same C60 steel as the blade. The bone grip scales and cast brass guard and pommel are riveted directly to that tang, giving the sword a sturdy, durable grip assembly built for real handling rather than being a decorative overlay.
Q Does the blade come sharp? Common Question
No, this falcata ships unsharpened. It's classified as Battle Ready for its robust full-tang build, but the edge itself is left dull unless sharpening is requested separately. The sword can be sharpened using our optional in-house sharpening service which would make it suitable for cutting targets.
Q What does the point of balance mean for how this sword handles? Common Question
The point of balance sits 4 1/2" out from the guard, which puts noticeable weight forward in the blade. That forward balance matches the falcata's historical design, giving the curved, widened blade momentum for powerful chopping cuts.
Q What comes with the sword? Common Question
The sword comes with a matching utility byknife that fits its own slot on the scabbard. The scabbard itself is wood core wrapped tightly in stitched leather, trimmed in brass fittings with hanging rings, and those rings are set so the sword can be carried either angled or vertical from a baldric belt (baldric not included).
Q What is the grip made of, and how is it finished? Common Question
The grip is built from two halves of polished bone riveted to the tang, paired with a cast brass guard and pommel. Photos show the brass fittings carved with an animal-head pommel and engraved geometric patterning along the guard and collar.
Q What does "Blemished Grade" mean for this piece? Common Question
Blemished Grade means this individual sword has a minor cosmetic imperfection from production, distinct from the standard version of the piece. The sword's full-tang construction, steel, and fittings are the same as the standard model.
Q How should I care for this sword? Common Question
Keep the C60 high carbon steel blade lightly oiled and wipe it down after handling to prevent rust, and store it somewhere dry. The leather-wrapped wood scabbard looks good for carry, but long-term storage is better done with the blade out of the scabbard, since leather holds moisture against the steel.
Q What can I use this sword on if I have it sharpened? Common Question
If sharpened, the falcata's deep-curved, widened-tip blade is well suited to cutting tatami and water bottles, the kind of targets that let the blade's forward-weighted, recurved geometry do its work. Note that if sharpening is selected, the companion byknife is sharpened as well.
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Horsehead Iberian Falcata
The Maker
Deepeeka
Deepeeka creates an astonishing variety of replica weapons, armor, and re-enactment accessories that range from Classical Antiquity to the 20th Century. Deepeeka has been crafting replicas since the 1980s and their products are essential gear for many re-enactment groups. Many swords, daggers and other weapons made by Deepeeka are durably crafted and budget-friendly offerings. The steel is good and well-tempered and their leathercraft and woodworking are of excellent quality. Deepeeka’s products are handcrafted and (in the case of blades, hand-hammered) are a good deal for those who want a quality item at a good price.
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