knuckle bow

This is the name of the thing familiar to you on sabers and combat sickles. With the help of a smithing table, a knuckle bow can be forged into an axe, a pickaxe (in the manner of a battle pick), a sword, and even a shovel (in the manner of a triangular spade handle). Such a handle allows you to more or less safely block blows without risking your fingers. May delay application slightly.