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Side view of the pommel Front view of the pommel. The tekpi consists of a pointed metal main prong, that projects from a one-handed grip, two shorter metal side prongs, which project from the opposite sides of the base of the main prong and point in the same direction as it, and a blunt metal pommel, that attaches to the bottom of the grip. The ...
When worn, the sword knot is wrapped around the sword guard, or sometimes looped though a slot in the guard. The sword knot or sword strap , sometimes called a tassel, is a lanyard —usually of leather but sometimes of woven gold or silver bullion, or more often metallic lace—looped around the hand to prevent the sword being lost if it is ...
The hwandudaedo was a large military sword made for battle, as it had a thick back and sharpened blade. This sword's name was given because of the round shape of the pommel (daedo 대도把頭). The swords were richly decorated, with inlay work and especially by elaborate pommel (sword) shapes.
It is made wider at the transition to the blade and has a protruding widening (see info box image). The guard and the ferrule are made of metal and are broadened towards the cutting edge. Some versions are decorated with bird feathers on the hilt and pommel. The Belida is used by ethnic groups from Indonesia. [2]
Pommel may refer to: Pommel (saddle) , the raised area at the front of an equestrian saddle Pommel (sword) , the cap at the end of the hilt of a European sword
The hilt is made of wood and has no guard. The pommel is triangular and decorated with a carved eye in the center that has mythological significance. The sides of the pommel are decorated with horse or goat hair is called qava umudi in Blagar language. [2] The scabbard is made of wood.
A kalis (Baybayin: ᜃᜎᜒ or ᜃᜎᜒᜐ᜔; Jawi script: كاليس ;Abecedario: cáli, cális) is a type of Philippine sword. The kalis has a double-edged blade, which is commonly straight from the tip but wavy near the handle.
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