Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Fingering
Wraping index finger around sword’s ricasso to give it a greater tip control.
From Encyclopedia
- Crossbow
- A horizontal bow set at 90 degrees to the tiller and spanned by mechanical means. Originally made of horn, wood, and sinew, the bowstave was later…
- Pair of Plates
- Body defense made from big plates.
- Riser
- Opposite of a fuller. Makes a sword more rigid yet with a flixible spine.
- Tuck
- See Estoc.
