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What does Quillion mean?

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Anonymous

11y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

"Quillions" are the part of a Medieval Sword's cross-guard that usually forms into a spike or ball shape on each end.

The idea behind a cross-guard was to both parry and control an opponent's weapon. Such manipulation can greatly help with grapples, throws, disarms and takedowns.

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11y ago

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