Falchion

A falchion was a large, single-edged, two-handed sword.

Description
The falchion looked much like a big scimitar with a wide blade curved toward the tip. The blade was one-sided and heavy, weighing as much as some greatswords. The pommel, cross guard, and grip were similar to a bastard sword. An average falchion cost 75 gp and weighed 8 lb (3.6 kg).

The heavy blade of the falchion gave it an almost axe-like ability to chop through armor and yet retained the advantages of a sword. Its weight required two hands and special training to wield effectively, so it was therefore considered a martial weapon.

Notable Owners
Several heroes of the realm, including Aoth Fezim and Gaedynn Ulraes, have wielded falchion swords.