Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Dirk
Long, usually single-edged dagger.
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- Compound-Hilt & Complex-Guard
- Term for the many forms of hilts in Renaissance and on some late-Medieval swords. Ususally consist of finger-rings,…
- Longbow
- Archer’s weapon for launching arrows. Draws 30-36 inches and ranges over 300 yards. Very effective vs. unarmed enemies.
- Poleyn
- Armor protecting the knee.
- Anelace
- A heavy, broad-bladed, sharp-pointed, double-edged knife.
