Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Cuisse
Armor protecting thighs.
From Encyclopedia
- Back
- The no-cutting part opposite the blade. Double-edged swords has no back.
- 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.…
- Nut
- Round pivoted component retained within the stock (tiller) of a crossbow to take the string. It is usually made of solid ivory or…
- Saex
- See Sax.
