Crossguard

On a sword, the crossguard, or cross-guard, the individual bars on either side known as quillon, is a bar of metal at right angles to the blade, placed between the blade and the hilt, the bars protect the wielder's hand from being sliced and cut off in battle.

Not to be confused with Crossing guard.
"Quillon" redirects here. For the town in Chile, see Quillón.
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