Encyclopedia of historical weapons
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Encyclopedia of historical weapons

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Claymore
Two-handed broadsword from the 16th century used by the Scotch Highlanders against Englishmen.
Fingering
Wraping index finger around sword’s ricasso to give it a greater tip control.
War hammer
Also called martel and horseman's pick. A short-hafted hammer used mainly in the late fifteenth and sixteenth cen­turies…
Footman's lance
The footman's lance was essentially a spear used solely for thrusting. Generally, lances were considered to be a cavalry weapon but foot soldiers…
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