ricasso

Mar. 24th, 2011 07:57 am
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ricasso (ri-KAH-soh) - n., the blunt area of a sword or knife just above the hilt.


Used for gripping when the wielder wants more control by shortening the blade and so the moment arm. From Italian.

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