Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Upper end

The hilt part of a sword.

Encyclopedia of historical weapons

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Fingering
Wraping index finger around sword’s ricasso to give it a greater tip control.
Flammards
Also flambards. Two-handed swords with a certain wave or with a flamed blade.
Poleyn
Armor protecting the knee.
Full moon
Parrying weapon consisting of a steel ring attached to a handle with two curved blades fitted to either end; outer edges of the ring and the blades…
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