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A '''fuller''' is a groove positioned into the surface of a blade in order to lighten the |
A '''fuller''' is a groove positioned into the surface of a [[blade]] in order to lighten the blade. The loss in strength of the blade is reduced as the centre of a blade does not significantly undergo either tension or compression during a [[cutting stroke]]. |
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During a thrust, however, the groove weakens |
During a [[thrust]], however, the groove weakens the blade if the fuller is large. Consequently thrusting blades such as a [[rapier]] typically have a [[diamond blade]] cross-section. |
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This groove may be found at the back of a back |
This groove may be found at the back of a [[back sword]] or in the centre of a two-edged [[sword]]. |
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Revision as of 09:37, 6 March 2006
A fuller is a groove positioned into the surface of a blade in order to lighten the blade. The loss in strength of the blade is reduced as the centre of a blade does not significantly undergo either tension or compression during a cutting stroke.
During a thrust, however, the groove weakens the blade if the fuller is large. Consequently thrusting blades such as a rapier typically have a diamond blade cross-section.
This groove may be found at the back of a back sword or in the centre of a two-edged sword.
