Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Fingering
Wraping index finger around sword’s ricasso to give it a greater tip control.
From Encyclopedia
- Bastard sword
- Longsword with a longer handle so it can be held by one or two hands. The blade is usually narrowly pointed and quite slender or…
- Lammellar
- Form of armor. Consist of small metal plates stitched together.
- Shoulder
- The corner part of a sword. Connects a blade to a tang.
- Dabus
- Mace that consists of a piece of wood studded with nails.
