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A '''backsword''' is a single-edged [[sword]], typically single-handed.
A '''backsword''' is a single-edged [[sword]], typically single-handed. They could, but not always, be fitted with a [[basket hilt]] to protect the hand.


They were favoured by [[George Silver]], an [[England|English]] [[fencing]] [[master]].
They were favoured by [[George Silver]], an [[England|English]] [[fencing master]].


[[category:weapons]] [[category:swords]]
[[category:weapons]] [[category:swords]][[Category:artefact (medieval)]]

Latest revision as of 10:01, 25 September 2006

A backsword is a single-edged sword, typically single-handed. They could, but not always, be fitted with a basket hilt to protect the hand.

They were favoured by George Silver, an English fencing master.