Ersatz Falchion

blade length 52-54 cm
total falchion length 72-75 cm
blade width at the crossguard about 3 cm
blade width at its widest part about 7 cm
blade thickness at the crossguard about 5 mm
falchion weight 1000-1100 g
65G steel. Hardening 50 HRC. Grinding.
The hilt has two riveted stained wood scales.

This falchion has no crossguard and features a characteristic hilt bent by 180 degrees.

The ersatz falchion is sometimes called a peasant “chopper”, which translates into English as “peasant chopper” or “klewang”.
The ersatz falchion was used for training fights.
In war, people tried to use more expensive types of weapons. They differed in their point and protective crossguard.
The infantry falchion had a single-sided sharpening. This type of weapon was convenient for a one-handed grip.