Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Riser

Opposite of a fuller. Makes a sword more rigid yet with a flixible spine.

Encyclopedia of historical weapons

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Chausses
Leggings made from mail when a part of armor.
Crossbow
A horizontal bow set at 90 degrees to the tiller and spanned by mechanical means. Originally made of horn, wood, and sinew, the bowstave was later…
Fauld
Armour (usually composed of horizontal lames) attached to the bottom edge of a breastplate to protect the abdomen.
Kidney dagger
See ballock dagger.
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