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One of those weapons developed from ancient rural implements as, after all, came the most (or the total ?) of them from.
Perhaps this variant is only found in Portugal, as i don't see them exhibited out there, nor in publications other than Portuguese.
Its name in english speaking typology would be 'war scythe', but we here call this a 'war sickle' (Foice de guerra). Another name would be 'Falcão' (hawk) but i lack certainty.
The (much) later haft is too slim to fit properly into its socket and langets; a more sturdy one must be commissioned one of these days.
The blade age is my drama. In fact, attending to the period when these things saw action, we should be speaking about XVI-XVII centuries; considering this one is authentic, of course. Sharpened in the total length of its convex side and almost half of its straight side.
Have you guys already seen one of these things ?
I am uploading some Portuguese publications where similar pieces are shown, just in case this one of mine might appear fictional to one's eyes...


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