Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Cowter
See Couter.
From Encyclopedia
- Lame
- A narrow strip or plate of steel, sometimes used in armour to provide articulation.
- Ricasso
- The dull part of a blade right above the hilt. Made for fingering. Not all swords have it.
- Salade
- See Sallet.
- Tang
- The continuing, hidden part of a blade inside a handle. May be of a different temper than the blade. Sword may have full or…
