The falchion was conceptualized in the 11th century. It was a derivative of both the scimitar and the machete. Due to its low consumption of resources needed to build, the falchion became a staple weapon of the Dark Ages and was mass-produced by blacksmiths throughout the region, as there was a high demand for them . The falchion was quickly incorporated into military training exercises. Two models of the falchion developed as close combat tactics developed. As new armor and techniques were developed. new weapon designs were created to refute the forces of the opposing variable. The first model was known as the cusp falchion. The cusp falchion carried a pointed tip allowing for the use of thrusting techniques as well as slicing. elongated and narrowed blade allowing greater reach and faster retraction. The cleaver falchion was the original falchion design. the cleaver falchion resembled the scimitar and machete in design, probably influenced by these designs. the curvature of the blade allowed greater distributions of the blade to be concentrated at the end...