Horsehead Kopis-Falcata Sword — Hand-Forged Iberian-Greek Curved Cavalry Blade with Carved Rosewood Horsehead Pommel

Both are forward-curving single-edged swords from the recurved-blade family. The Kopis is ancient Greek (6th-4th century BCE); the Falcata is Iberian/Celtiberian (5th-3rd century BCE) and considered the direct descendant of the Greek Kopis. Greek traders and mercenaries brought the Kopis to the Iberian Peninsula; Celtiberian smiths adopted the blade profile and added their distinctive animal-head pommels (horse, bird, raptor). The Falcata became the iconic weapon of pre-Roman Iberia, famously used by Lusitanian leader Viriato against Rome. This sword is the hybrid form — Greek Kopis blade with Iberian Falcata horsehead pommel.

Carved rosewood — not brass. The horsehead motif is hand-carved from solid rosewood (or white-wood Sadhan if you select that handle option), finished with a metal collar where the grip meets the blade. This is different from our Brass-Handle Greek Kopis which uses solid cast brass furniture. The carved-wood approach is historically authentic to actual Iberian Falcata pommel finds — most Celtiberian zoomorphic pommels were carved from dense hardwoods rather than cast in metal. The wood gives the sword a warmer, more organic character versus the metallic gleam of brass.

Fully battle-ready. The blade is 5160 high-carbon leaf-spring steel, full-tang, water-tempered along the edge, and pre-sharpened at the forge — meeting our battle-ready standard. The carved rosewood pommel is structurally anchored to the full-tang construction (the tang extends into the carved pommel and is hand-riveted in place), so the horsehead is decorative AND structural. Suitable for cutting, historical martial arts practice, controlled test cutting, and serious reenactment use.

The standard blade is 22 inches (overall 29 inches with the 7-inch carved horsehead handle). Seven blade lengths available via the Blade Length option: 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, or 28 inches. The carved horsehead pommel stays the same; only the blade extends or shortens. 16-20" suits compact display and sidearm use; 22" is the historical Iberian Falcata size; 24-28" extends into full Hellenistic cavalry reach.

Approximately 980 grams at the standard 22-inch blade configuration. The carved horsehead pommel adds about 50-80 grams over a plain rosewood grip — modest weight increase, balanced toward the grip end so the sword still handles like a forward-curved cavalry blade. Weight scales with blade length: shorter blades drop weight, longer blades add weight. Forward-balanced for chopping authority.

Yes — this is one of our most-commissioned equestrian gift swords. The carved horsehead pommel makes the sword an obvious match for anyone whose identity is built around horses: horse owners, riders, polo players, ranchers, equestrian trainers, mounted police, cavalry-tradition military units, dressage competitors. Free engraving lets you add the recipient's name, the horse's name, or both — particularly meaningful on a horsehead-pommel sword. Common gift occasions: retirement from cavalry service, equestrian championship awards, anniversary gifts for riding couples, family gifts when a child receives their first horse.

The standard scabbard is hand-stitched burgundy yak leather with brass rivets and a black leather closure strap — the rich red-brown shown in the product photos. The scabbard is built around a cotton-wood core wrapped in full-grain yak leather, stitched at the seams, with hammered brass rivets at structural points. Six leather color options available: black (classical), brown (period-appropriate Iberian), and four bolder choices (yellow, red, green, blue). Each scabbard is fitted to your specific chosen blade length.

Yes — every sword includes free text engraving AND a custom logo / photo upload option. Two engraving fields on this product page:

• Personalize Your Blade — free-form text for names, initials, Greek lettering (Molon Labe and similar Greek mottos), Iberian/Latin mottos, horse names, dates, family names
• Custom Logo & Photo Engraving — upload your own image file for family crests, cavalry unit insignia, equestrian club logos, stable brand marks, polo team badges, commemorative artwork

Both engraving methods hand-applied during finishing. Especially valuable on this sword because the horsehead pommel + engraved blade makes a striking personalized gift.

5160 high-carbon spring steel — leaf-spring stock, the same alloy used for heavy-duty vehicle suspension. Tough, springy, holds an edge well. Hammer-forged from a single billet, water-tempered along the edge, hand-finished. This is the same steel used across our entire battle-ready sword range — including our flagship Kopis, brass Kopis, large Kopis, and standard Falcata. The horsehead pommel doesn't change the blade specification; only the grip carving and finishing differ.

This sword is forged-to-order — production typically takes 2 to 4 weeks because the carved horsehead pommel adds hand-carving time to the standard Kopis forging process. Engraving and custom logos can add 3-7 days. After completion we ship worldwide with tracked, insured DHL or FedEx delivery. See our shipping policy for country-specific estimates and our warranty policy for the lifetime craftsmanship guarantee.

Rosewood is one of the most durable hardwoods used in sword pommel construction — extremely hard, naturally oily, and resistant to cracking from age, moisture, and use. With normal display care, the carved horsehead pommel will last generations. For active-use swords, occasionally treat the rosewood with mineral oil or a natural wood conditioner to preserve the grain. The carved horsehead is a sculptural feature, not a high-stress structural part — the full-tang construction carries all the impact load, not the carving itself.

The standard horsehead carving comes pre-defined in our workshop style. For variations — different horse breed silhouettes, specific stallion or mare profiles, custom pommel sculptures (bird-head, hound-head, dragon-head, or original designs from reference images you provide) — request a quote through our custom forge process. We accept commissions for one-off pommel carvings, museum-grade Iberian reconstructions, and custom zoomorphic pommel work.