Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Cut-and-Thrust Sword
Quite thin, tapered sword with compound hilts suitable for fingered grip.
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- Cuirass
- Also called pair of curates. Full-coverage, plate body- armor. Consists of breastplate, backplate, and sometimes …
- Type of armor made from small metal rings. Is flexible but insufficient vs. thrusts (therefore usually worn with a tough padding…
- Martel
- See War hammer.
- Surcoat
- Also overcoat. Long, tunic-like piece of cloth worn over armor to keep the dirt, rain and sun heat out and present the…
