Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Fingering
Wraping index finger around sword’s ricasso to give it a greater tip control.
From Encyclopedia
- Jack
- Poor coat from layered fabric or leather will little plates inserted and stitched between the layers.
- Locking gauntlet
- Gauntlet with overlapping little plates fastened to a pin on the wrist.
- Scabbard
- Sheath for a sword or dagger. Usually made of thin wood, lined with felt or sheepskin, and covered in leather.
- Vambrace
- Armor covering the forearm.
