Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Cut-and-Thrust Sword
Quite thin, tapered sword with compound hilts suitable for fingered grip.
From Encyclopedia
- Fuller
- A shallow flute in the middle of one or both sides of a blade. Lightens the sword and makes it stronger and somewhat flexible.…
- Klappvisier
- A modern term for a globular visor worn in Germany in the fourteenth century to accompany the basinet; it only covered the…
- Waisted-grip
- Specially shaped handle. Has somewhat wider middle and narrows towards the pommel.
- Fletching
- Feathers fastened onto the back of an arrow to help it fly straight.
