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…
- Pummel
- See Pommel.
- Ventail
- An integral flap of mail attached to the coif in the thirteenth century; it could be drawn across the mouth to protect the lower face.
- Volant-piece
- An English term for the reinforcing brow-piece on a helmet such as the sallet.
