Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Lower end
The pointed part of a sword.
From Encyclopedia
- Ballock dagger
- Also kidney dagger. Has a double-egded blade with a fuller in its center. Hilt made of wood, horn or sometimes ivory. Has two kidney shaped…
- Greave
- Also called schynbald or jamber. Plate defence for the leg from knee to ankle, initially protecting only the front, but…
- Morgenstern
- See Morning star.
- Goddara
- Sword with a curved blade and padded hilt; often highly decorated.
