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Lentzner Member |
posted 08-05-2003 04:53 PM
  
Was the Thracian falx a polearm akin to the Bill? Is there any archaeological evidence of this weapon at all? I used to think it was, but I just saw a picture of one being wielded more like a sword than a polearm. TIA Matt IP: Logged |
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Karolus Member |
posted 08-05-2003 07:19 PM
The Dacian Falx/Thracian Rhomphia is considered a sword, in use much like a katana. However, I personally consider it more of a short polearm. Although I suppose the difference between a short polearm and a long sword could just be semantical. Here's a picture of Steven Peffley using a replica of a falx: There have been some archeological finds, in fact there was a website concerning the arms of ancient Thrace which illustrated some of these arms, and which I inconveniently don't have the current URL to.... ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Sikandur Member |
posted 08-05-2003 09:14 PM
http://www.the-thracians.com/ It may take a bit of digging, but they're there. IP: Logged |
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Piotr Member |
posted 08-07-2003 11:46 PM
That thing looks an awful lot like a farm implement I saw moldering in someone's barn the other day. IP: Logged |
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Olaf II Member |
posted 08-08-2003 01:34 AM
"Falx" is Latin for "sickle", so the farming implement connection is pretty strong. IP: Logged |
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Slasher Member |
posted 08-12-2003 08:22 AM
Maybe the falx evolved from the sickle? ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Felix Member |
posted 08-13-2003 08:54 PM
I would think the falx would be closer to a scythe, or a very large sickle. IP: Logged |
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Steven M. Peffley New Member |
posted 09-12-2003 11:19 AM
Greetings All, First some measurements: Total length: 46.375" Blade length: 23.00" Blade width: 1.75" at base of blade Blade thickness: .25" at base of blade with a 30% distal taper Blade curvature: 8.125" from back of blade to point Weight: aproximately 6lbs. IP: Logged |
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otlichnik Member |
posted 09-15-2003 04:27 AM
Measurements of what?? Someone's own version of a falx or a documented archeological find?? Shawn IP: Logged |
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Abb314 Member |
posted 09-17-2003 02:48 PM
Well, considering that he's the guy in the picture above, I'm assuming those are the measurements of the weapon he is using. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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jpisc98357 New Member |
posted 04-01-2004 08:19 PM
Dear Friends, I just joined the group after finding a thread of discussion on the Dacian Falx. I am researching because I just purchased my second Falx, a 65 inch long monster that will be my longest ancient sword. I have been looking for excavated examples to compare to my two pieces but have been unsuccessful so far, I would appreciate any assistance. If you wish to see photos of my swords, join http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ancientweapons I will be happy to answer any questions, you can email me directly at jpisc98357@aol.com or call me at (708)246-7111. Best regards, John Piscopo IP: Logged |
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