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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.


It allows the wielder to either hook a finger over the [[cross guard]] or grab the [[blade]]s with a hand in order to [[half sword]]. It is also an excellent place to execute a [[parry]].
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]].


[[category:swords]]
[[category:swords]]

Latest revision as of 18:59, 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.