From Encyclopedia
- Back
- The no-cutting part opposite the blade. Double-edged swords has no back.
- Bec de Faucon
- Polearm with a large hammer head instead of an axe, and backed with a spike or curved fluke. Usually has a heavy steel…
- Flamberge
- Special type of rapier with a waved blade. Used mostly by officers and uper class. Effective in parrying when it slows down the…
- Gorget
- Also called a collar. Close-fitting plate protecting the neck, throat, and upper chest.
