Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Steel

An alloy of wrought iron and carbon, capable of being hardened by heating and then quenching (rapid cooling) in water. This hardening process could cause embrittlement; gentle reheating (tempering) increased the metal's resilience. These pro­cesses were well known in the Middle Ages. See wrought iron.

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Couter
Also spelt cowter. Plate armor protecting the elbow.
Martel
See War hammer.
Tang
The continuing, hidden part of a blade inside a handle. May be of a different temper than the blade. Sword may have full or…
Novacula
Sickle-like tool consisting of a tanged, iron head fitted into a wooden handle. 
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