From Encyclopedia
- Backsword
- Also Mortuary sword or German Reitschwert. Has only one cutting edge (therefore its name). The non-cutting edge is…
- Pommel bolt
- See Pommel nut.
- Ricasso
- The dull part of a blade right above the hilt. Made for fingering. Not all swords have it.
- Rondel
- A disc of metal fitted to daggers or staff weapons to protect the user's hand, and to the rear of armets to protect the…
