Companion weapon
The term companion weapon is used in historical European martial arts to refer to an item used in conjunction with the larger weapon in the non-sword hand while fencing with a rapier or sword. The popular companion weapon forms include:
In most cases the off-hand weapon is used to deflect or parry.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "The Rapier Part Four: Sword and Dagger and Sword and Cloak Workbook, Right-Handed Layout". Academy of Historical Arts. Retrieved 2024-01-29.