Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Lame
A narrow strip or plate of steel, sometimes used in armour to provide articulation.
From Encyclopedia
- Cross-guard
- See Cross.
- Forte'
- Also prime or fort. Special (Renaissance) term for the lower part of a blade. Does most of the parrying and has more…
- Grip
- The handle of a sword. Mostly made of wire, leather, wood, ivory, bone or horn. Also a method of holding a sword.
- Waist lame
- A horizontal lamination in the breast or backplate at waist level.
