Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Ball & chain
Type of flail; consists of a metal ball attached to a short wooden handle by a chain.
From Encyclopedia
- German Reitschwert
- See Backsword.
- Two-handed sword
- Also slaughtersword. Special and long (5.5-6 ft) type of a great sword with a very long grip compared to its …
- Dolabra
- Axe-like tool/weapon used by legionnaires; socketed head attached to a wooden handle.
- Kama
- Sickle consisting of a tanged steel head fitted into a wooden handle; fighting style often utilizes two kamas, one in each hand.
