From Encyclopedia
- Back
- The no-cutting part opposite the blade. Double-edged swords has no back.
- Counterfeit damascening
- Simpler form of damascening. Fine pattern is applied onto a surface of an armor piece.
- Edge
- The sharp, cutting part of a blade. Swords are single or double-edged.
- 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…
