Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Dirk
Long, usually single-edged dagger.
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- Claymore
- Two-handed broadsword from the 16th century used by the Scotch Highlanders against Englishmen.
- Fauld
- Armour (usually composed of horizontal lames) attached to the bottom edge of a breastplate to protect the abdomen.
- Greave
- Also called schynbald or jamber. Plate defence for the leg from knee to ankle, initially protecting only the front, but…
- Slaughtersword
- See Two-handed sword.
