Encyclopedia of historical weapons
From Encyclopedia
- Dirk
- Long, usually single-edged dagger.
- Longsword
- Hand-and-a-half long, straight, double-edged sword with a cruciform hilt. Usually 4-4.5 ft long with a weight of 3-4 lbs. The most…
- Sallet
- Helmet with (usually) a hinged visor and a long tail for protecting the back of the neck. Comes in many forms. In England known as a …
- Sights
- Also occularium. Part in the visor right infront of the wearer’s eyes.
