Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Fingering
Wraping index finger around sword’s ricasso to give it a greater tip control.
From Encyclopedia
- Back
- The no-cutting part opposite the blade. Double-edged swords has no back.
- Crossbow
- A horizontal bow set at 90 degrees to the tiller and spanned by mechanical means. Originally made of horn, wood, and sinew, the bowstave was later…
- Ventail
- An integral flap of mail attached to the coif in the thirteenth century; it could be drawn across the mouth to protect the lower face.
- Fletching
- Feathers fastened onto the back of an arrow to help it fly straight.
