Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Sheath
See Scabbard.
From Encyclopedia
- Besagew
- Large, sliding roundel, protecting joints on a human body.
- Lame
- A narrow strip or plate of steel, sometimes used in armour to provide articulation.
- Lance rest
- A support for the lance when couched; this was bolted to the right side of the breastplate and was often hinged.
- Ricasso
- The dull part of a blade right above the hilt. Made for fingering. Not all swords have it.
