Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Cut-and-Thrust Sword
Quite thin, tapered sword with compound hilts suitable for fingered grip.
From Encyclopedia
- Axe
- Comes in many forms and is single or two-handed.
- Waist lame
- A horizontal lamination in the breast or backplate at waist level.
- Waisted-grip
- Specially shaped handle. Has somewhat wider middle and narrows towards the pommel.
- Fletching
- Feathers fastened onto the back of an arrow to help it fly straight.
