Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Salade
See Sallet.
From Encyclopedia
- Elbow gauntlet
- The cuff of this gauntlet reaches the elbow, replacing both the lower cannon of the vambrace and the couter.
- Greave
- Also called schynbald or jamber. Plate defence for the leg from knee to ankle, initially protecting only the front, but…
- Quarterstaff
- Long (6-10 ft), massive pole for personal defense yet very dangerous in skilled hands.
- Riser
- Opposite of a fuller. Makes a sword more rigid yet with a flixible spine.
