Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Two-handed sword

Also slaughtersword. Special and long (5.5-6 ft) type of a great sword with a very long grip compared to its blade. Has a compound hilt with side-rings and enlarged cross-guards and usually also a special pointed lug (for a better defense or to trap enemy’s sword) sticking out of the blade 4-8 inches below the guard.

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Blade
The length of steel that forms a sword.
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A large, elon­gated triangular shield with a rounded top used throughout Europe from the tenth to the thir­teenth century, commonly…
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A modern term applied to the style of early sixteenth century armour charac­terized by narrow, parallel fluting, popular during the…
Ball & chain
Type of flail; consists of a metal ball attached to a short wooden handle by a chain.
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