From Encyclopedia
- Back
- The no-cutting part opposite the blade. Double-edged swords has no back.
- Bec de Faucon
- Polearm with a large hammer head instead of an axe, and backed with a spike or curved fluke. Usually has a heavy steel…
- Hilt
- The lower part of a sword. Consists of a cross-guard, handle/grip, and a pommel. Medieval swords are most likely to have a…
- Pilum
- Roman throwing spear. Has a small, leaf-shaped head on a long and thin iron part attached to a wooden shaft. Effective vs. …
