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The longsword |
The longsword consists of two main parts, the blade and the hilt. |
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The blade consists of a foible and a forte. Sometimes a [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fuller fuller] (sometimes, inaccurately, called a blood groove |
The blade consists of a foible and a forte. Sometimes a [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fuller fuller] (sometimes, inaccurately, called a blood groove) will run along the length of the blade, usually ending half way down the foible. The foible also contains the tip. When constructing the blade, a [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/tang tang] (fifth definition) usually extends into the hilt. |
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Revision as of 19:50, 14 January 2006
The longsword is a long-bladed dual-edged sword primarily used for slashing but is also designed for thrusting. The blade is typically about three feet long and the handle is usually large enough for two hands, but typically only used in one. Usually most of the forte is not even sharpened, as the forte is used for blocking and the foible is used for offense.
Construction
The longsword consists of two main parts, the blade and the hilt.
Blade
The blade consists of a foible and a forte. Sometimes a fuller (sometimes, inaccurately, called a blood groove) will run along the length of the blade, usually ending half way down the foible. The foible also contains the tip. When constructing the blade, a tang (fifth definition) usually extends into the hilt.
Hilt
The hilt is made up of three parts: the quillions or guard, the grip, and the pommel. The guard and grip fit over the tang, and the pommel was usually attached to the tang to hold the quillions and handle in place. The pommel also acted as a counterweight to the blade.