Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Aclys
Wooden Roman throwing stick with a spiked head; attached to user's arm with a strap which enabled it to be retrieved after it had been thrown.
From Encyclopedia
- Dirk
- Long, usually single-edged dagger.
- Francisca
- Light throwing axe used alongside an angon.
- Quarterstaff
- Long (6-10 ft), massive pole for personal defense yet very dangerous in skilled hands.
- Novacula
- Sickle-like tool consisting of a tanged, iron head fitted into a wooden handle.
