Schielhau

Schielhau
a sideways cut with the back or short edge (Kurze Schneide) of the blade, delivered with only one eye on your opponent (perhaps also called the "squinting cut")
German (the “squinting cut” or “squinter”) A downward cut with the false edge at the enemy’s shoulder or neck. 2. A sideways cut (from above) with the back or short edge (Kurze Schneide) of the blade, delivered with only one eye on your opponent due to the manner in which the head and torso turn in delivering the blow. Used mostly to deflect the opponent’s blade and at the same time inflict an injury with the point. One of the Meisterhau. Also called Schilhaw, Schiller, Squinters, Schilcher. The Schielhau may be delivered by bringing the blade back around behind the head to strike with the false edge and passing with the leg.

Medieval glossary. 2014.

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