You Should Know the Primary and Additional Parts of a Sword

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The sword is a great weapon of history and today. It has been used by many people from ancient Rome to modern-day Japan. It is a handheld weapon, which was first created in the bronze age and then evolved through the Iron Age to improve on the design flaws of its predecessors. Both infantry and cavalry used the sword as an offensive and defensive weapon. 

Primary Parts of Sword

The basic components of a sword are important to understand before purchasing one. This short description of a sword's parts will help you understand how it works. Here are the three primary parts:

  • Blade

The blade is the cutting or thrusting part of a sword. It can be made from any material that is hard enough for this purpose but often it will be steel. 

The blade should be sufficient in length to counter the opponent's weapon, and it may well have a curve that helps make it more effective. Blades vary greatly in length, from about 8 inches long to over 2 feet for special swords such as giant swords or Scottish claymores.

  • Hilt

A hilt is the handle of the sword and often contains a cross piece called a guard. The hilt provides a carriage for the blade and will often contain one or two metal parts called tangs that project at right angles from either side of its end to provide protection for the fingers of any hand gripping them.

  • Scabbard

The scabbard is often simply called a sheath and it's used to protect and transport a sword when not in use. It is typically made of leather or metal and has a metal rod on the inside bottom edge that prevents the sword from falling out of it. The scabbard can be fitted to accommodate a single-handed or two-handed sword.

Additional Parts of Swords

To properly maintain a sword and fight efficiently, a sword player needs to know parts of the weapon. Before a fencer can start using the weapon properly, he or she needs to understand the basics and details of swords. Here are some additional parts of a sword

  • Pommel

The pommel (sometimes spelled "poinard") is a counterweight at the end of a sword, heavy enough to stop the blade from being pulled out of the scabbard for easy use. The pommel often has a decorated or protruding metal piece.

  • Tang

The tang is usually flat but may have an upper end that curves around and ends in what is called a "pistol grip". The handle near the guard can be turned in order to put tension on the blade and also to prevent it from loosening (called "tang peening").

  • Crossguards

Crossguards are metal pieces that cross over each other, typically between 9 and 12 inches long (22–30 cm). They are usually perpendicular to the blade, as in European swords, and may be shaped like an X.

  • Ricasso

A ricasso (or "ridotto") is the "rear" of the sword blade's edge, where it transitions from a sharpened section to a dull section. This area could be sharpened further for use as a point.

Use Swords Safely!

As you know that the sword is a type of weapon used for cutting or slashing enemies. The parts of a sword include a long, straightened metal blade, with two parallel edges and a hilt for handling. This weapon is included in history’s most popular weapons. These are dangerous weapons and you need to use them carefully. Some safety measures to use when using swords:

1) Have the blade pointed away from people when swinging it down. 

2) Keep your fingers tucked inside the handle of the blade; never let them extend beyond it. 

3) Never swing at anything above your head height, as this increases the risk that you will lose control and hit someone below you instead.

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