Falcata with Horsehead Handle, Including Sheath and Side Knife, 4th-3rd Century BC, Category C

Falcata with Horse Head Handle – The Steel of the Celtiberians

The blade that challenged Rome

The falcata is one of the most powerful symbols of the Celtiberians , the brave peoples of the Iberian Peninsula who, in the 4th and 3rd centuries BC , fiercely confronted the advance of Rome. Its curved and devastating blade, comparable to the Greek kopis and the Nepalese khukri , was feared on the battlefield for its cutting power and its symbolism of honor and resilience.

A weapon marked by nobility

Our replica revives this legacy with a durable EN45 steel blade decorated with deep grooves. The elaborately crafted brass handle , shaped like a horse's head , evokes strength, nobility, and the Celtiberians' connection with nature. The genuine bone scales, secured with brass rivets, make each piece unique.

More than a sword: a complete set

The falcata is accompanied by a side knife with a bone handle, faithful to warrior traditions. Both are housed in a wooden scabbard covered in red leather , adorned with movable brass plates and fittings, reinforcing its historical and ceremonial presence. Designed as a collector's item , this masterpiece is also perfect for exhibitions, historical reenactments, or as an accessory to a warrior's outfit.

Technical characteristics

• Material: EN45 spring steel, animal bone, brass
• Includes: Red leather covered wooden scabbard with brass fittings, side knife
• Total weight: approx. 1460g (sword + knife + sheath)

Sword

• Total length: approx. 59 cm
• Blade length: approx. 47 cm
• Blade thickness: approx. 4.5 mm (edge ​​1 mm)
• Handle: approx. 12 cm (section approx. 8 cm)
• Maximum blade width: approx. 6 cm
• Weight without case: approx. 940 g

Side knife

• Total length: approx. 23 cm
• Blade length: approx. 15 cm
• Blade thickness: approx. 2.5 mm (edge ​​1 mm)
• Handle: approx. 8 cm
• Maximum blade width: approx. 2.7 cm
• Weight: approx. 125 g

Each piece is unique , with natural variations in the bone that enrich its character. Carbon steel requires regular care to maintain its splendor, such as the use of protective oils. This Falcata with Horsehead Handle is a tribute to Celtiberian forging, a weapon that challenged empires and left an eternal mark on history. Discover it along with thousands of other relics in the Medieval Shop .