English 15th Century Falchion -Royal Armouries

Description of the Product

This late 15th-century English infantry hanger, or falchion is part of the Royal Armouries Collection by Windlass. The original sword has resided in the Royal Armouries collection since before 1916 and its exact origin before that is unknown. The original is dated between 1460-1500. These types of short swords were popular sidearms for billmen and archers during the Wars of the Roses and into the early Tudor period. Thousands of swords similar to this would have seen action in battles like Towton, Barnet, Tewkesbury and Bosworth.

This example features a single-edge blade, with subtle transitions of cross-section and clever hollow grinding, and a fuller to make it lighter. It has a graceful hollow ground front edge and a slender but strong point with a thick spine able to deal with the rigors of fighting armoured opponents in jacks, mail, and plate.

This replica is crafted with a hand-forged blade by a skilled blacksmith using modern 1080 high-carbon steel that is fully tempered and is distally tapered for proper weight distribution.
The sheath is made with a wood body and covered with leather. The tip is reinforced with a brass chape. At the throat, the leather extends upward and covers part of the guard at the ricasso.

Made by Windlass Steelcrafts, the original can be seen in the Royal Armouries Collection, Object Number IX.144.

• Official, exact replica of Royal Armouries Sword #IX.144
• Original is dated between 1460-1500
• Includes leather covered wooden scabbard with brass chape
• Includes a certificate of authenticity
• Overall length: 81 cm
• Blade length: 69.2 cm
• Guard overall width: 15.4 cm
• Blade width at ricasso: 3.8 cm
• Blade thickness at guard: 6.35 mm
• Blade thickness at tip: 1.6 mm
• Weight: 880 g
• Material: 1080 High Carbon Steel
• Sharpness: Unsharpened
• Manufacturer: Windlass Steelcrafts

About Royal Armouries - Windlass Steelcrafts - Matt Easton Collection

The Royal Armouries, the UK’s national collection of arms and armour, has granted Windlass Steelcrafts license to reproduce historically important weapons from the museum's collection. These will be accurate replicas based on meticulous study of the originals.

Each of these swords has been developed under the guidance of the Master of the Armouries and the museum's team of researchers and curators, who meticulously measured and weighed each original sword and carefully and thoroughly examined these reproductions to ensure the construction and specifications match the original piece.

This new collection comprises a set of six historical swords, manufactured by Windlass Steelcrafts. Using the finest steel and materials, forged by the most skilled craftsmen using traditional methods and modern 1080 high carbon steel, the Royal Armouries collection is truly history brought to life. Every aspect of the original artifact has been considered in production, to deliver the most authentic experience. Whether it be the weight, proportions, edge profiles or feeling in the hand, these replicas are in a class of their own.

The Royal Armouries Collection is brought to you as a collaboration between the Royal Armouries, Windlass Steelcrafts and sword expert Matt Easton.