A type of guard that has a bar protruding on each side above the grip. It's purpose is to prevent the wielder's hand from slipping into the blade as well as preventing an opponent's weapon from sliding down the wielder's hand. Despite its name crossguard can come in many shapes and sizes; Some are curved, curled, short, long and even more elaborate designs such as wings or horns.

See also

• basket_hilt
• hilt
• crossguard_lightsaber

External link

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossguard