Wakefield Hanger Falchion Medieval Sword 1450-1500

The Wakefield Falchion is seen from around 1450-1500 single handed medieval sword. Wakefield Hangers were a family of swords The ‘falchion’ or ‘hanger’ developed during the Wars of the Roses. Designed to offer men at arms, foot soldiers and archers excellent hand protection in a compact, light and agile side arm. This family of swords are often referred to as Wakefield Hangers and have either a knuckle stud or full knuckle bow. Our version is based on the IX.144 from the Royal Armouries and incorporates the full knuckle bow I believe the sword originally had. These type of short swords were also popular sidearms for billmen and archers during the Wars of the Roses the early Tudor period.

Sword comes complete with a period appropriate leather covered, wood cored scabbard and belt with copper alloy fittings. PLEASE NOTE some of the colours shown in the photos have no chape. Chapes will be fitted before the swords are shipped. Please refer to the black example for the finished look. If your colour of choice is out of stock, why not try a different colour, it can then be shipped straight away usually?

Sword is hand forged, hardened and tempered from EN45 steel and comes semi-sharp as standard.

100% cotton protective bags also available.

Edge sharpness

Semi-Sharp is ‘butter knife sharp’; it has a very fine flat on the edge. Sharp has been ground to give a reasonable cutting edge, but final honing, if required, is by the customer.

Overall length             80cm/31.5”

Grip length                  10cm/4”

Blade length                67cm/26.5″

Weight                        840g/1lbs 9ozs

Point of balance          9cm/3.5” in front of guard

TCS2