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Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Bastard sword

Longsword with a longer handle so it can be held by one or two hands. The blade is usually narrowly pointed and quite slender or tapered. The hilt has side-rings and finger-rings. Also called a hand-and-a-half sword.

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Fingering
Wraping index finger around sword’s ricasso to give it a greater tip control.
Finger-Ring
See Annellet.
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Type of armor made from small metal rings. Is flexible but insufficient vs. thrusts (therefore usually worn with a tough padding…
Pommel nut
Also pommel bolt or tang nut. Capstan rivet sometimes included in pommels.
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