Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Ricasso

The dull part of a blade right above the hilt. Made for fingering. Not all swords have it.

Encyclopedia of historical weapons

From Encyclopedia

Godendag
Halberd with a wide blade.
Locking gauntlet
Gauntlet with overlapping little plates fastened to a pin on the wrist.
Pike
Long spear with a small steel head, carried by infantrymen. Metal strips (cheeks) were riveted down the shaft from the point, to reinforce…
Aclys
Wooden Roman throwing stick with a spiked head; attached to user's arm with a strap which enabled it to be retrieved after it had been thrown.
More

SSL Certificate Authority
SSL Certificate Authority