Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Quarterstaff
Long (6-10 ft), massive pole for personal defense yet very dangerous in skilled hands.
From Encyclopedia
- Axe
- Comes in many forms and is single or two-handed.
- Targe
- Small, more flat wooden shield covered with leather or metal-trimmed, later all- steel.
- Javelin
- A short throwing spear, used as a shock weapon.
- Verdun
- Long thrusting sword with a diamond or square-sectioned blade used in the 16th century.
