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An '''estoc''' (also '''foining sword''' or '''tuck'''([[English]] term)) is a long [[blade]]d [[sword]] designed primarily for thrusting |
An '''estoc''' (also '''foining sword''' or '''tuck''' ([[English]] term)) is a long [[blade]]d [[sword]] designed primarily for thrusting attacks. Introduced in the latter part of the [[14th century]], an estoc could have a triangular cross section helping to prevent the [[blade]] from flexing during a thrust. |
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The estoc was apparently quite popular in the [[16th century]] |
The estoc was apparently quite popular in the [[16th century]] where examples become similar in length to [[rapier]]s. |
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Latest revision as of 17:31, 27 January 2007
An estoc (also foining sword or tuck (English term)) is a long bladed sword designed primarily for thrusting attacks. Introduced in the latter part of the 14th century, an estoc could have a triangular cross section helping to prevent the blade from flexing during a thrust.
The estoc was apparently quite popular in the 16th century where examples become similar in length to rapiers.
