Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Sheath
See Scabbard.
From Encyclopedia
- Annellet
- The small loops leading from quillions to the blade. Made to protect the finger wrapped over the guard.
- Grip
- The handle of a sword. Mostly made of wire, leather, wood, ivory, bone or horn. Also a method of holding a sword.
- Hackbut
- See Arquebus.
- Lance rest
- A support for the lance when couched; this was bolted to the right side of the breastplate and was often hinged.
