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Companion weapon

Companion weapon
Twin swords, made to fit in one scabbard. One of the swords is used offensively, and that other as ''[[main gauche]].''

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:

  • sword and buckler
  • sword/rapier and parrying dagger
  • rapier and cloak In most cases the off-hand weapon is used to deflect or parry.

References

References

  1. "The Rapier Part Four: Sword and Dagger and Sword and Cloak Workbook, Right-Handed Layout".
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