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The hilt is the handle of a knife, dagger, sword, or bayonet, consisting of a guard, grip, and pommel. The guard may contain a crossguard or quillons. A tassel or sword knot may be attached to the gua
Silver pattern welded rapier guard, from between 1580 and 1600, with reproduction blade
A Visayan tenegre horn hilt from the Philippines, depicting the moon-engulfing sea serpent deity, Bakunawa, a prominent figure in Philippine mythology.
Germany 19th century: Various colours and tassels of sword knots.
German cavalry officers' Stichdegen (dress sword, literally 'stabbing rapier') with sword knot, or Troddel. When worn, the sword knot is wrapped around the sword guard, or sometimes looped though a slot in the guard.
Rapier
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A rapier is a type of sword originally used in Spain and Italy. The name designates a sword with a straight, slender and sharply pointed two-edged long blade wielded in one hand. Known for its elegant
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…eventually came into vogue to describe such designs, and there are a variety of basket-hilted swords. Simultaneously, emphasis upon the thrust attack with rapiers and smallswords revealed a vulnerability to thrusting. By the 17th century, guards were developed that incorporated a solid shield that surrounded the…
Espada ropera, first half of the 17th century
Swept hilt, an Italian fashion
Swept hilt, an Italian fashion
Pappenheimer, a German innovation