A hilt is the part of a bladed weapon, such as a sword or a dagger, used for handling the weapon.

Parts:

• Guard - Prevents your hand from slipping into the blades and cutting yourself.
• Grip - The part where you hold the weapon. A longer grips means that the weapon can be held with more hands.
• Pommel - A bump at the butt-end of the grip. It prevents the weapon from slipping away from your fingers.

See Also

• basket_hilt
• crossguard
• handle
• scabbard
• blade