Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Bardiche
Alsocalled berdiche. A pollaxe with a long, slightly curved blade, principally used in north-eastern Europe.
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- Hilt
- The lower part of a sword. Consists of a cross-guard, handle/grip, and a pommel. Medieval swords are most likely to have a…
- Pommel nut
- Also pommel bolt or tang nut. Capstan rivet sometimes included in pommels.
- Sheath
- See Scabbard.
- Slaughtersword
- See Two-handed sword.
