The falcata is an odd-looking thing, with that droopy nose and massive hooked hilt. In the hands of a skilled user, the design is shown to be a marvel of deadly intent. It is every bit as good as a longsword in cut-and-thrust combat, but the curved edge, forward balance, and aggressive point combine to inflict extremely severe wounds when a well-aimed strike drives home. The Falcata belongs to the "Blades, Heavy" weapon group, and is treated as a slashing weapon for the application of Weapon Properties, Feats, Dweomermetals and all other effects.
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