Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Shield
Defensive article. Has many shapes and sizes. Usually made of wood or metal and a covering such as a leather. Has a handle or several straps to get hung by.
From Encyclopedia
- Axe
- Comes in many forms and is single or two-handed.
- Hand-and-a-half sword
- See bastard sword.
- Quarterstaff
- Long (6-10 ft), massive pole for personal defense yet very dangerous in skilled hands.
- Ricasso
- The dull part of a blade right above the hilt. Made for fingering. Not all swords have it.
