Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Hammer
War hammer very effective vs. plate armor.
From Encyclopedia
- Cut-and-Thrust Sword
- Quite thin, tapered sword with compound hilts suitable for fingered grip.
- 'Maximilian' armour
- A modern term applied to the style of early sixteenth century armour characterized by narrow, parallel fluting, popular during the…
- Schiavona
- Special form of a cut & thrust sword with a cage- hilt and distinctive cat-head-like pommel. Mostly single-edged …
- Ball & chain
- Type of flail; consists of a metal ball attached to a short wooden handle by a chain.
