Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Verdun
Long thrusting sword with a diamond or square-sectioned blade used in the 16th century.
From Encyclopedia
- Barbuta
- See Barbut.
- Ricasso
- The dull part of a blade right above the hilt. Made for fingering. Not all swords have it.
- Baculus
- In terms of semantics, a baculus is defined as a staff, especially one that symbolizes authority. The term baculus, or baculum, is Latin for staff.…
- Dabus
- Mace that consists of a piece of wood studded with nails.
