Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Grip
The handle of a sword. Mostly made of wire, leather, wood, ivory, bone or horn. Also a method of holding a sword.
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- Armour
- Usually metal pieces made specially for their purpose - to protect their wearer's body against thrust, stabs and any other kind of attacks. Comprises…
- Polearm
- Also military fork. Consists of two parts - a long haft and a head. Head comes in many forms - most often two parallel or slightly "V"…
- Ricasso
- The dull part of a blade right above the hilt. Made for fingering. Not all swords have it.
- Visor
- Protection for the eyes and face; a plate defence pivoted to the helmet - skull.
