From Encyclopedia
- Back
- The no-cutting part opposite the blade. Double-edged swords has no back.
- Cod-piece
- Fabric covering for the groin, latterly padded. Its counterpart in armour could be either of mail or, more usually, of plate.
- Rapier
- Long, double- edged, single-handed sword with a thin blade. Designed to emphasize the thrust. Probably the first…
- Vambrace
- Armor covering the forearm.
