From Encyclopedia
- Forte'
- Also prime or fort. Special (Renaissance) term for the lower part of a blade. Does most of the parrying and has more…
- Hand-and-a-half sword
- See bastard sword.
- Quillions
- Special (Renaissance) term for two straight or curved cross-guards (front and back). Called just cross or guard when on Medieval …
- Adarga
- Parrying weapon consisting of a small bladed shield attached to a short spear.