Beidana? Fauchard? Is this even a sword blade?

broadaxe · 9th February 2025, 09:16 PM

Repurposed sword blade.
I researched the Beidana somehow and handled various variations. One thing is in common: the blade is single edged and broadens towards the tip, like a machete. Forged by country blacksmiths, it lacks the finesse of a sword blade like the one here, while having its own charm and sometimes rough decorations.

werecow · 10th February 2025, 12:31 PM

Here's video showing the blade in closeup:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJBGqkw5pJg

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9th February 2025, 09:16 PM	#1
broadaxe Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 334	Repurposed sword blade. I researched the Beidana somehow and handled various variations. One thing is in common: the blade is single edged and broadens towards the tip, like a machete. Forged by country blacksmiths, it lacks the finesse of a sword blade like the one here, while having its own charm and sometimes rough decorations.

10th February 2025, 12:31 PM	#2
werecow Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Leiden, NL Posts: 553	Here's video showing the blade in closeup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJBGqkw5pJg