Eight-sided sword pommel Blacksmithing

Description

The end of the hilt of the sword. It is struck against an iron tang, which is then hammered and the pommel is thus fixed. It serves mainly to balance the whole weapon and as a counterweight to the long blade. In swordfighting, it prevents the weapon from slipping out of the hand, but it can also be used to grip and extend the hilt of the sword. Some swordfighting techniques use the pommel to deliver crushing blows to the opponent’s face.