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Record 1 2019-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cutting and Thrusting Weapons
DEF

The short unsharpened portion of the blade of an edged weapon located just forward of the crossguard.

CONT

The basic function [of the ricasso] was to allow the wielder to place their index finger above the crossguard, which potentially allowed for greater grip strength and torque.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes blanches
DEF

Courte partie non aiguisée de la lame d'une arme blanche, juste devant la garde.

OBS

talon : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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