Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Slaughtersword
See Two-handed sword.
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- Halberd
- Weapon which improved effectivity vs. heavy armor. Has a wide, short axe attached to a 5-6 ft haft and a sharp spear at…
- Lame
- A narrow strip or plate of steel, sometimes used in armour to provide articulation.
- Pummel
- See Pommel.
- Slow match
- A slow-burning cord of hemp or flax soaked in saltpetre and then dried. Used to ignite cannon and hand guns.
