Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Forte'

Also prime or fort. Special (Renaissance) term for the lower part of a blade. Does most of the parrying and has more strength and control.

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Counterfeit damascening
Simpler form of damascening. Fine pattern is applied onto a surface of an armor piece.
Hagbush
See Arquebus.
Nasal
Plate defence on early medieval helmets, often riveted to the bottom of the skull to cover the nose and middle of the face.
Akinakes
The Akinakes was a characteristic Persian sidearm. It was short in length but could be used for both cut and thrust. It is of Scythian origin,…
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