Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Small-Sword

Also court-sword, walking-sword or town-sword. Mostly almost blunt, pointed cane, though some small-swords are pointed and sharp with a much smaller guard and finger-rings. Blade is hollow, triangular and much thicker at the hilt. Is a self-defense weapon used also for personal dueling.

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Armour: Usually metal pieces made specially for their purpose - to protect their wearer's body against thrust, stabs and any other kind of attacks. Comprises…

Elbow gauntlet: The cuff of this gauntlet reaches the elbow, replacing both the lower cannon of the vambrace and the couter.

Fuller: A shallow flute in the middle of one or both sides of a blade. Lightens the sword and makes it stronger and somewhat flexible.…

Spaudler: A light laminated defence protecting the point of the shoulder and top of the arm, especially popular in Germany.

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