From Encyclopedia
- Bascinet
- See Basinet.
- Close-helmet
- Helmet which, with a full visor and bevor, completely encloses the head and face; modern use of the term tends to refer…
- Main-gauche
- Left-handed, parrying dagger used along with a rapier.
- Tang
- The continuing, hidden part of a blade inside a handle. May be of a different temper than the blade. Sword may have full or…