Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Slow match
A slow-burning cord of hemp or flax soaked in saltpetre and then dried. Used to ignite cannon and hand guns.
From Encyclopedia
- Partisan
- Special type of a polearm. Its blade is wide, long (2-2.5 ft) and sword-like and is also double- edged with lugs on its bottom.…
- Poleaxe
- See Pollaxe.
- Ricasso
- The dull part of a blade right above the hilt. Made for fingering. Not all swords have it.
- Upper end
- The hilt part of a sword.
