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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- Etching
- A decorative process frequently applied to the surface of metals especially in Europe from about 1500 onwards; frequently used in conjunction…
- Poleyn
- Armor protecting the knee.
- Vambrace
- Armor covering the forearm.
- Ox mace
- Mace made of metal; head was shaped like that of an ox's and often had holes in the nostrils so that it whistled when swung.
