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The no-cutting part opposite the blade. Double-edged swords has no back.

Encyclopedia of historical weapons

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Estoc
Called tuck in English. Long, pointed and rigid longsword with a triangular or square blade, which was quite blunt.…
Kite-shaped shield
A large, elon­gated triangular shield with a rounded top used throughout Europe from the tenth to the thir­teenth century, commonly…
Lammellar
Form of armor. Consist of small metal plates stitched together.
Langet
Metal strips attached to the the shaft of a polearm to reinforce the torque of its head, and to protect the joint connecting the head and…
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