Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Glaive
A broad-bladed, single-edged polearm. Mostly an 18” butcher-knife on a 6 - 7’ pole.
From Encyclopedia
- Riser
- Opposite of a fuller. Makes a sword more rigid yet with a flixible spine.
- Skull
- The part of a helmet covering the top, back and the sides of the head above the ears. It can also denote a simple metal cap.
- Upper end
- The hilt part of a sword.
- Horseman's hammer
- War hammer made of iron or steel, used by mounted fighters.
