Today’s topic is related to packaged and bottled goods. However, we will first learn about the different parts of a sword.
Since time has progressed and we humans have been exposed to a variety of things, new and interesting things have been born. The sword is a bladed weapon used in battles as well as ceremonies. It is used primarily for thrusting and chopping and is longer than the knife and dagger (from which the sword evolved).
The sword is one of the oldest tools of civilization. It was invented during the Bronze Age, with the oldest surviving specimens dating back to 1600 BC.
Aside from its actual use, the sword also has symbolic uses. Many symbolic meanings gravitate around these uses. The sword demonstrated royal prerogative in law and was used to inflict punishments. It also played an important role in basic rituals, such as coronations and knights. It can also symbolize the nation.
The sword is also the subject of many legends and has been frequently depicted in art and literature. Some swords even have names, such as Excalibur and Durandal. They are endowed with extraordinary magical powers – they fly, break rocks, make their owner invisible – and sometimes, they are revered like gods.
If you are interested in swords, it is necessary to know the parts of this weapon. If you’ve come across a few words from sword terms that you don’t know and are wondering what they mean, you’ve come to the right place!
Here you can see the diagram of the sword, its parts and the definition of each part:
Hilt section:
- Hilt – part of the swords consisting of the fist (or handle), the throat, and the crossbar. When the sword is in the scabbard (the sheath that holds the blade and protects it when the sword is not in use), the blade is hidden, leaving only the handle as the visible part.
- Throat – the throat is located at the near end of the sword, at the top of the handle. The throat is usually draped over the tang, or pinned into the tang. It is essential for even weight distribution and good management. If the sword is particularly heavy, the weight from the throat balances it.
- Grip (or handle) – the part of the sword you hold.
- Cross-guard – is the metal part of the sword that protects your hand. Some people confuse the cross guard with the handle, to which the cross guard actually belongs.
- Rain-guard (chappe) – a piece of leather that is attached to the cross fender. It is a typical feature of European swords. While the purpose of the rain guard is not specific, it may have originally served as a cover when the blade was in the sheath.
Code section:
- Blade – It is the basic part of the sword, which makes it a weapon. They usually have two sides with one sharp edge and one back edge. However, there are other double-edged swords, which are sharp double-edged swords.
- Fuller – it is the groove along the blade that allows the swords to be lighter and more stable.
- Strong (or forte) – It is the part of the sword where the blade is the strongest. It’s just above the handle.
- Edge – refers to the side of the sword that has been sharpened and is used for cutting and chopping. When both sides of the blade are sharp, the sword is called a “double-edged”.
- Central ridge – is the part that runs along the middle of the blade until just before the point.
- Weak (or weak) – It is the part of the swords where the blade is the weakest. It is located between the center and the point of the sword. You need this part to compress, but you don’t want to use it when cutting or cutting because it will bend or break.
- Point – The point is the tip of the blade. Some points have been rounded off.
Swords have changed a lot over the centuries. While the basic parts – the handle and the blade – remain the same, some swords have elaborate designs. Many developments did not follow the aesthetic sensibilities of their generations. Instead, these developments followed the changing demands and demands of war in each era.
