forward, arched portion of saddletree SWELLS: bulging shoulders of the saddle pommel FORK: (el fuste) saddletree, bows of saddletree GULLET: (el interior del arzon) inside of the pommel or the front edge of the forward arch of the saddle
that metal part which fastens to the tongue of the blade It has two purposes: holding all of the parts of the foil in place, and serving as a counterweight to the blade, thus making the foil a balanced weapon
a/ (Little apple) The locking fixture that holds a sword together at the tang, and counter balances the weight of the weapon b/ To strike, beat or attack with the pommel, when well inside measure