From Encyclopedia
- Cod-piece
- Fabric covering for the groin, latterly padded. Its counterpart in armour could be either of mail or, more usually, of plate.
- Grip
- The handle of a sword. Mostly made of wire, leather, wood, ivory, bone or horn. Also a method of holding a sword.
- Nut
- Round pivoted component retained within the stock (tiller) of a crossbow to take the string. It is usually made of solid ivory or…
- Wrought iron
- Comprises of (and is also called) charcoal iron and is welded in fire. Quality may vary but is usually quite delicate yet easily bend-able.…
