The falchion was a very popular sidearm of warriors throughout history. It paired a big powerful blade with a short handle.
This makes it very functional as a combat knife and a great option for backyard cutting. The blade has a slight curve in the center of percussion, which allows it to track well and make light cuts without causing too much resistance.
Blade
The balance of your knife can make a big difference in how it feels to use. Cleavers, boning knives and other specialist blades all require a particular balance point in order to perform their tasks effectively.
A good way to test your knife’s balance is by extending your index finger and balancing it on your hand like you would a teeter-totter. If it tips towards the handle, you have a handle-heavy knife; if it tips forward, you have a blade-heavy knife.
The best handle-heavy knives are those that balance directly behind the bolster at the butt of the blade. This makes them easy to hold and easy to maneuver.
Handle
A falchion is a one-handed, single-edged sword that dates back to medieval times. They are sometimes referred to as a “sickle” or “falx” because of their curved blade and are often used as a light, quick weapon for close-range combat.
The handle of a falchion knife should be well balanced on the hand, especially when paired with gloves. It should be able to resist heavy blows and cut soft, unarmored targets.
This can be achieved by adjusting the thickness of the handle, and using a small amount of extra weight on the blade. It can also be done with a combination of both.
Weight
If you have a falchion knife that doesn’t have a sharpened false edge, the best way to make it balance on hand is to grip the blade with your thumb and index finger. This makes the knife feel very powerful but incredibly agile in your hands.
The Conyers Falchion is a pretty heavy sword compared to its historical medieval counterparts, but it handles like an axe rather than a machete – this gives it more of an Ogre or Orc hilt and tip. As long as you are able to use it for chopping, this is a great piece of CS:GO combat weapon.
Historically, this type of blade was used to cut brush and other things on the farm, rather than for battle. In Lithuanian graves dating back 7-9 centuries, you can find small and medium-sized falchion blades in a range of shapes from simple knives to swords.
Float
The falchion is not for the faint of heart, but it can be a fun weapon to play with. It has a few cool animations like the equip osmosis that really make it a joy to wield, and if you have the requisite training it’s one of the most agile knives in CSGO.
It’s also one of the few swords to have an effective float that actually works. Getting a proper grip on the falchion is a task that takes time and patience, but with practice it’s well worth the effort. A good float will keep your blade in tip top shape for hours of combat and is a key component to your success as a CSGO player. The float is the most important item in your falchion kit, and you need to know what you’re doing to get the most out of it. The trick is to pick the best float for you and your team.