French edged weapon terms
Very useful lists emerging .. here are a few more French words that may help:
chape .. bouterolle
frog stud .. bouton de chape
top mount .. chape
groove .. cannelure
fuller ... gouttiere
false edge .. contre-tranchant
scabbard .. fourreau
crossguard .. croisiere
maker .. fabricant
grips ... plaquette
hilt .. poignee
pommel ..pommeau
quillon... quillon
ricasso .. ricasso or talon
tang .. soie
true or sharpened edge .. tranchant
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