Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Fletching
Feathers fastened onto the back of an arrow to help it fly straight.
From Encyclopedia
- Ballock dagger
- Also kidney dagger. Has a double-egded blade with a fuller in its center. Hilt made of wood, horn or sometimes ivory. Has two kidney shaped…
- Quarterstaff
- Long (6-10 ft), massive pole for personal defense yet very dangerous in skilled hands.
- Riser
- Opposite of a fuller. Makes a sword more rigid yet with a flixible spine.
- Goddara
- Sword with a curved blade and padded hilt; often highly decorated.
