08-28-2008, 01:28 PM
I believe the falcata you are referring to is the Windlass Steelcrafts model. I own a sharpened version of it and like it very much for the price. The handles tend to work loose some if they take any sort of blow at all, but you can re-peen the tang against the back side of the grip. I have used mine to cut wara and it performed very well. Of course it feels a bit more like an axe in use, but it cuts well.
As far as the scabbard, it is complete garbage. You will have to make a new one. I salvaged the rings from it, but that is about it. On the ring issue, you can just buy brass rings and make brass collars around the scabbard or you could attach it with leather underneath the outer leather layer. That may be a moot point if your leather has already been glued to the wood though. Good luck.
As far as the scabbard, it is complete garbage. You will have to make a new one. I salvaged the rings from it, but that is about it. On the ring issue, you can just buy brass rings and make brass collars around the scabbard or you could attach it with leather underneath the outer leather layer. That may be a moot point if your leather has already been glued to the wood though. Good luck.
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