Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Bascinet
See Basinet.
From Encyclopedia
- Nut
- Round pivoted component retained within the stock (tiller) of a crossbow to take the string. It is usually made of solid ivory or…
- Quarterstaff
- Long (6-10 ft), massive pole for personal defense yet very dangerous in skilled hands.
- Falx
- The falx is a curved cutlass-like blade on the end of a long wooden (almost spear-like) handle. Unlike a cutlass, however, the falx is sharpened…
- Japurunga
- Wooden club with a double-pronged head.
