What is another word for basket hilt?
Pronunciation: [bˈaskɪt hˈɪlt] (IPA) 
Basket hilt is a type of sword hilt which protects the hand with a basket-shaped guard. There are several words that can be used as synonyms for basket hilt. These include, but are not limited to, basket guard, complex hilt, barred hilt, and quillon hilt. Each of these synonyms describes a different type of hilt that has a basket-style guard, however, the intricate design and materials used may vary. The basket hilt was first developed in Scotland in the 16th century, and today it is still a popular design for some swords used in martial arts and fencing.
