Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Back

The no-cutting part opposite the blade. Double-edged swords has no back.

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Edge: The sharp, cutting part of a blade. Swords are single or double-edged.

Jamber: See Greave.

Pommel: Also called pummel. A variously shaped counterweight to the sword blade, riveted to the end of the sword tang above' the …

Polaxe: See Pollaxe. See also Hache.

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