Encyclopedia of historical weapons - 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 of many parts and comes in many forms.

From Encyclopedia

Cowter: See Couter.

Haft: Wooden part of a polearm.

Rapier: Long, double- edged, single-handed sword with a thin blade. Designed to emphasize the thrust. Probably the first…

Riser: Opposite of a fuller. Makes a sword more rigid yet with a flixible spine.

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