The Cleaver Falchion by Tod Cutler is in a form optimized for powerful cuts and vicious slices in a close quarters medieval scrum. The blade is forged from tempered EN45 high carbon steel and like historical examples it is quite thick in the base of the blade and it has a dramatic level of distal taper toward its widened tip to both ensure that it is not excessively heavy and unwieldly, but also because this thinned tip creates a slim cutting plane ideal for slicing through a target with minimized resistance. The guard and pommel are of steel and the wooden grip is bound in quality leather. The falchion comes with a wood core scabbard that is bound in stitched leather and completed with a knotted sword belt.
These cleaver-like falchions were a robust medieval sword from the 13th to 14th centuries and a favored weapon among Crusaders. Sharing its lineage with the iconic Conyers Falchion, this style reproduced here is renowned for its superior cutting and cleaving capabilities. Among falchion designs, it is arguably the most adept at delivering powerful blows. Highly esteemed by Crusaders and lower-ranked soldiers alike, this compact and efficient sword saw widespread use throughout Europe during the 13th and 14th centuries.
The swords by Tod Cutler have historical dimensions, proportions and handcrafted aesthetics foremost in mind. The swords show tool marks and minor cosmetic imperfections as part of their handcrafted nature and each has a unique character that is unlike the finish of common modern mass manufactured items. These tool marks and signs of hand finishing do not affect the usability, durability or build quality of the sword but instead form a part of its handcrafted character
josephjakubczyk (verified owner) –
I don’t quite know how to write a review of this sword. It exceeded my expectations by such a large amount that giving it 5 stars seems like I’m disparaging it. Literally every aspect of this sword blows me away.
The sword is supremely balanced thanks to a great pommel. Razor sharp and the geometry of the blade lets it destroy every target I’ve used against. Pool noodles, water bottles, cardboard, bamboo, tree branches, tatami mats…nothing has even remotely challenged this sword. The sheath is high quality, there’s no rattle with the sword inside. The grip is very comfortable.
I don’t usually look at swords in this price range, but I happened to come into some extra cash when this first showed up on KoA. You get what you pay for. Without a doubt I’m going to get another Tod Cutler blade the next time I can reasonably afford it, and so should you!