Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Spatha
Long cavalry sword.
From Encyclopedia
- Backsword
- Also Mortuary sword or German Reitschwert. Has only one cutting edge (therefore its name). The non-cutting edge is…
- Horseman's pick
- See War hammer.
- Tang
- The continuing, hidden part of a blade inside a handle. May be of a different temper than the blade. Sword may have full or…
- Fletching
- Feathers fastened onto the back of an arrow to help it fly straight.
