Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Town-Sword
See Small-Sword.
From Encyclopedia
- Berdiche
- See Bardiche.
- Stechhelm
- A 'frog-mouthed' form of great helm which was worn specifically for Gestesch, bolted to the breastplate.
- 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…
- Waisted-grip
- Specially shaped handle. Has somewhat wider middle and narrows towards the pommel.
