Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Standard
A mail collar common in the fifteenth century.
From Encyclopedia
- Edge
- The sharp, cutting part of a blade. Swords are single or double-edged.
- Fuller
- A shallow flute in the middle of one or both sides of a blade. Lightens the sword and makes it stronger and somewhat flexible.…
- Poleyn
- Armor protecting the knee.
- Rapier
- Long, double- edged, single-handed sword with a thin blade. Designed to emphasize the thrust. Probably the first…
