quillons

the knight examined the ornate quillons of his ancestral sword, noting the intricate scrollwork carved into the steel.

renaissance swords often featured inward-curving quillons that protected the wielder's hand during combat.

the museum's collection included a 16th-century rapier with elegant quillons of gilded bronze.

a skilled armorer would hammer the quillons from a single piece of iron to ensure strength.

the fencing master demonstrated how the curved quillons could deflect an opponent's blade.

medieval longswords typically had straight quillons that extended perpendicularly from the blade.

the antiquarian carefully cleaned the corroded quillons to reveal the original etchings beneath.

some ceremonial swords displayed exaggerated quillons that served more as symbols than practical protection.

the sword's s-shaped quillons were characteristic of german craftsmanship during the late middle ages.

renaissance duelists preferred quillons with rounded ends to prevent snagging on clothing and equipment.

a traveling merchant offered an antique blade with remarkably well-preserved quillons despite its age.

the armorer crafted downward-sloping quillons that added elegance to the sword's profile.