Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Counterfeit damascening
Simpler form of damascening. Fine pattern is applied onto a surface of an armor piece.
From Encyclopedia
- Ricasso
- The dull part of a blade right above the hilt. Made for fingering. Not all swords have it.
- Adarga
- Parrying weapon consisting of a small bladed shield attached to a short spear.
- Oncin
- One-sided pick which has a socketed metal head fitted into a wooden handle and was used with both hands
- Zagbnal
- Steel pick or beaked axe from India; often engraved and inlaid with gold.
