Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Yatagan
A long knife or short saber that lacks a guard for the hand at the juncture of blade and hilt; usually has a double curve to the edge and a nearly straight back.
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- Arming sword
- Also short sword. Single-handed weapon which looks like a simple longsword. Attached to the a knight’s belt.
- Cuirass
- Also called pair of curates. Full-coverage, plate body- armor. Consists of breastplate, backplate, and sometimes …
- Pilum
- Roman throwing spear. Has a small, leaf-shaped head on a long and thin iron part attached to a wooden shaft. Effective vs. …
- Vambrace
- Armor covering the forearm.
