From Encyclopedia
- Arbalest
- Also crossbow. Consists of a bow attached to an arched stick. Is powerful, low-trajectoried weapon. Fires a bolt (a shorter arrow).
- Compound-Hilt & Complex-Guard
- Term for the many forms of hilts in Renaissance and on some late-Medieval swords. Ususally consist of finger-rings,…
- Flamberge
- Special type of rapier with a waved blade. Used mostly by officers and uper class. Effective in parrying when it slows down the…
- Spatha
- Long cavalry sword.
