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Found on [[sword]]s such as [[claymore]]s, [[rapier]]s and some [[medieval]] [[sword]]s. |
Found on [[sword]]s such as [[claymore]]s, [[rapier]]s and some [[medieval]] [[sword]]s. |
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It allows the wielder to either hook a finger over the [[ |
It allows the wielder to either hook a finger over the [[crossguard]] or grab the [[blade]]s with a hand in order to [[half sword]]. It is also an excellent place to execute a [[parry]]. |
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Latest revision as of 19:59, 8 June 2006
The ricasso is an section of blade of a weapon (typically a sword blade) that does not have an edge.
Found on swords such as claymores, rapiers and some medieval swords.
It allows the wielder to either hook a finger over the crossguard or grab the blades with a hand in order to half sword. It is also an excellent place to execute a parry.
