Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Dirk
Long, usually single-edged dagger.
From Encyclopedia
- Bracer
- Early fourteenth century form of defence for the lower arm; also a term for an archer's arm guard to protect the forearm from the bowstring.
- Klappvisier
- A modern term for a globular visor worn in Germany in the fourteenth century to accompany the basinet; it only covered the…
- Main-gauche
- Left-handed, parrying dagger used along with a rapier.
- Upper end
- The hilt part of a sword.
