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Kukri to Falcata project. - Nihonius Legio - 11-26-2008 Hey everyone. I am looking into attempting to turn a relatively inexpensive kukri blade, into a falcata. Since I do not own a falcata, does anyone here know specifications on their minimum lengths and widths? KUKRI FALCATA Any comment/opinions/suggestions? Re: Kukri to Falcata project. - Magnus - 11-26-2008 The kukri may be a bit short...for all the work you'll do, it could be cheaper to buy a Deepeeka Falcata.... Re: Kukri to Falcata project. - PhilusEstilius - 11-26-2008 I think that I would agree with Matt not only from the point of view of the blade being shorter, for if you Kukri is a genuine one it should be made from a car leaf spring and I dought you will be able to do anything with it. That is not without a Forge. Re: Kukri to Falcata project. - Nihonius Legio - 11-27-2008 So what would be a minimum length a falcata would be? I'm sure it wouldnt be that expensive. Some bone or something to carve, and rivets, then the blade. I can get blades for 10-20 dollars. Re: Kukri to Falcata project. - M. Demetrius - 11-27-2008 Starting with a Deepeeka falcata, how would one thin the 1/4" blade down to what would be more realistic? Disassemble and use up 10 belt sander belts getting the metal off? Re: Kukri to Falcata project. - Nihonius Legio - 11-27-2008 So falcata blades are pretty thin... I dont own one so I dont know the specs very well. I just see alot of similarity between them. Off topic a bit, but I've always thought Roman and samurai helmets are quite similar in design too. Put a scary face mask on a Roman helm and you have a shiny kabuto. Re: Kukri to Falcata project. - PhilusEstilius - 11-27-2008 The best way to thin down a blade would be to take off the handle of a Deepeeka, or indeed any other then lock the blade in a bench vice by it's tang. Then with a 4 inch disc angle grinder it only takes a few mins' to thin down the blade thickness, not forgetting to wear good gloves and of course safety goggles. Re: Kukri to Falcata project. - Nihonius Legio - 11-27-2008 Ah, so now the length is the only question. Re: Kukri to Falcata project. - Tiberius Clodius Corvinus - 11-28-2008 the thread below might be of interest for you. its not about a falcata, but the reduction method is applicable. Pugio Blade by Stock Reduction Method - Scabbard Completed: http://www.romanarmy.com/rat/viewtopic. ... &start=100 Re: Kukri to Falcata project. - Nihonius Legio - 11-29-2008 For the grinder list? Thanks! Hopefully my grandpa already has some of that or I would be investing alot of money into this!