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Originally Posted by Sett
Yea they are sharp. I remember a scene in TTT where they were being made. There was an anvil where they were being produced as well. The points on them were sharp. I guess your suppose to catch you roponant in the nook in the scimitar and the sharp blade at the top of the metel cuts though the flesh/armour
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I'm not exactly sure how heavy they were. The Weapons & Warfare book claims a weight of about 20 lbs, but that seems more accurate to the Berserker's sword. Still, the falchion the Uruk swordsmen use would be a fairly hefty weapon, and would probably inflict serious damage if it actually struck anything.
However, the crudely honed blade would not likely hold an edge very well, and the spike, while probably capable of penetrating most armor, would require some care to use, as it could easily become stuck in a shield, allowing your opponent to pull your weapon aside and strike at you.