Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Lower end
The pointed part of a sword.
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- Edge
- The sharp, cutting part of a blade. Swords are single or double-edged.
- 'Maximilian' armour
- A modern term applied to the style of early sixteenth century armour characterized by narrow, parallel fluting, popular during the…
- Sax
- Also saex. Long and heavy single-edged knife prefered by the Nordic peoples. Saxes could up to 3 ft in length, and hilted like …
- Bard, or Barding
- A term for horse armor, which could be made from a variety of materials, including mail and plate.
