Encyclopedia of historical weapons - German Reitschwert
See Backsword.
From Encyclopedia
- Dagger
- Knife in a sword-like form. Daggers came in many forms and in single or double-edged variations. Usually equipped with a pommel…
- Forte'
- Also prime or fort. Special (Renaissance) term for the lower part of a blade. Does most of the parrying and has more…
- Tabard
- Similar to a surcoat. Made from front and back parts laced together. Could be tightened or left loose.
- Tuck
- See Estoc.
