Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Schiavona

Special form of a cut & thrust sword with a cage- hilt and distinctive cat-head-like pommel. Mostly single-edged back-swords but also wide or narrow with a double-edged blade. Has a ricasso for the fingering grip or thumb-rings.

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Pommel bolt
See Pommel nut.
Quillions
Special (Renaissance) term for two straight or curved cross-guards (front and back). Called just cross or guard when on Medieval …
Riser
Opposite of a fuller. Makes a sword more rigid yet with a flixible spine.
Tabard
Similar to a surcoat. Made from front and back parts laced together. Could be tightened or left loose.
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