Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Waisted-grip
Specially shaped handle. Has somewhat wider middle and narrows towards the pommel.
From Encyclopedia
- Forte'
- Also prime or fort. Special (Renaissance) term for the lower part of a blade. Does most of the parrying and has more…
- Falcata
- Forward-curving single-edged sword.
- Kalus
- Whip commonly made of buffalo hide or rattan and fitted to a handle of wood
- Novacula
- Sickle-like tool consisting of a tanged, iron head fitted into a wooden handle.
