The Falx

[Donciorate]

That makes sense, it would also seem that certain axe wielding tactics could be applied to the falx. When I fight with an axe that has a significant beard on it one of the things I like to do is to hook the top edge of the shield with the point on the bottom beard. The point punctures the back and holds the shield so that I can pull and twist it away from the enemy. The advantage of a falx doing this is you could hit the top edge with little force and cleave the metal edging slicing in 2-3 inches and then wrench the scutum from the enemies hand. This now leaves you with a 6 foot distance which can be spanned by your weapon but not the short sword of the legionary.